Definition
心里有数 is a fixed idiom (成语) meaning 'to have a clear understanding of a situation' or 'to know the score'. The literal translation is 'there are numbers in the heart', but the actual sense is about being well-informed and confident in one's assessment. It is often used with 对 (duì) to specify the matter: 对…心里有数. This phrase is not separable and is used as a verb in a sentence.
v
to know the scoreto be well aware of the situation
Examples
- 心里有数。Tā duì gōngsī de cáiwù zhuàngkuàng xīn lǐ yǒu.He knows the company's financial situation well.
- ，心里有数。Bié dānxīn, wǒ xīn lǐ yǒu.Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.
- 心里有数，。Tā xīn lǐ yǒu, zhǐshì bù shuō chūlái.She knows the score but just doesn't say it.
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