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心
xīn
Description
“心”是身体里跳动的器官，也用来说人的想法和感情。
"心" is the organ that beats inside the body and is also used to refer to a person's thoughts and feelings.
我们常说“开心”“小心”“用心”，这些词里都有“心”。
We often say "开心" (happy), "小心" (careful), and "用心" (attentive), all of which contain "心".
Meanings
心xīn
heart (the organ)
我的心跳得很快。
My heart beats very fast.
心xīn
heart, mind; feelings or thoughts
他的心很好，喜欢帮助人。
He has a good heart and likes to help others.
心xīn
center, core of something
这是城市的中心。
This is the city center.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a pictograph of the heart organ; extended to mind and emotions.
- Nuance
心 covers both the physical heart and the seat of thought/feeling, like English 'heart'.
In videos
“所以中文里有特别多和心有关的词语和表达，”
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