Definition
窝心 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to feel upset, wronged, or disappointed', usually because of unfair treatment. The pattern is: 窝 + [modifier/aspect marker] + 心 — e.g., 窝了一肚子心 ('harbored a bellyful of grievances'). Note: In some southern dialects (especially Taiwanese Mandarin) 窝心 can mean 'gratifying' or 'warm-hearted', but the standard Mandarin sense is negative.
v.o.
(v.o.) to feel upsetwrongedor disappointed (due to unfair treatment)to harbor grievances
Examples
- ，。Tā shòu le wěiqu, wō le yí dùzi xīn.He suffered grievances and harbored a bellyful of upset.
- 窝心。Zhè jiàn shì ràng tā hěn wō xīn.This matter made him very upset.
- 窝心，。Bié zài wō xīn le, xiǎng kāi diǎn.Don't be upset anymore; try to look on the bright side.
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