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心 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say xīn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
心表示人体的重要器官，也表示心情和想法。
xīn biǎo shì rén tǐ de zhòng yào qì guān， yě biǎo shì xīn qíng hé xiǎng fǎ。
心 means the heart and also feelings or thoughts.
Context note
心常用于身体、感受和关心。
xīn cháng yòng yú shēn tǐ 、 gǎn shòu hé guān xīn。
Heart is often used for body, feelings, and care.
5 examples
他很开心，心里很轻松。
tā hěn kāi xīn， xīn lǐ hěn qīng sōng。
He is very happy and feels relaxed inside.
她的心很善良。
tā de xīn hěn shàn liáng。
Her heart is kind.
我心里有点难过。
wǒ xīn lǐ yǒu diǎn nán guò。
I feel a little sad inside.
请放心，我会小心。
qǐng fàng xīn， wǒ huì xiǎo xīn。
Please rest assured, I will be careful.
大家关心他的心情。
dà jiā guān xīn tā de xīn qíng。
Everyone cares about his feelings.
5 mini stories
老师的话让我心里很温暖。
lǎo shī de huà ràng wǒ xīn lǐ hěn wēn nuǎn。
The teacher's words made my heart feel warm.
她用心学习中文。
tā yòng xīn xué xí zhōng wén。
She studies Chinese with care.
他心里一直想着家人。
tā xīn lǐ yì zhí xiǎng zhe jiā rén。
He kept thinking about his family in his heart.
这件事让她很伤心。
zhè jiàn shì ràng tā hěn shāng xīn。
This matter made her very sad.
我们要用心做事。
wǒ men yào yòng xīn zuò shì。
We should do things with care.