心 (xīn) — heart (the organ); mind, heart (as seat of emotions, thoughts, intentions); center, core (of an object or issue)
Definition
心 is the standalone noun for both the physical heart and the mind/feelings. Use 心里 for 'in one's heart/mind' (inner thoughts) and 中心 for the center of a place or abstract core.
noun
heart (the organ)mindheart (as seat of emotions, thoughts, intentions)centercore (of an object or issue)
Measure word · 颗, 个
Easily confused
Examples
- 。Tā pǎo bù hòu xīn tiào dé hěn kuài.His heart beats fast after running.
- 。Xué zhōng wén yào yòng xīn qù jì.To learn Chinese, you need to put your mind to it and memorize.
- 心。Bái cài de xīn zuì hǎo chī.The core of the cabbage is the tastiest part.
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