心思
xīnsi
Description
「心思」是指一个人心里的想法或念头，也可以指用在某件事上的精力和注意力。
"心思" refers to a person's thoughts or ideas, and can also mean the energy and attention put into something.
我们常说“花心思”，意思是为了做好一件事，认真地去想、去用力。
We often say "花心思", meaning to think carefully and put effort into doing something well.
Meanings
心思xīnsi
thoughts; what is on one's mind
我不知道他在想什么心思。
I don't know what he's thinking.
心思xīnsi
effort or attention put into something
她花了很多心思准备这顿饭。
She put a lot of thought into preparing this meal.
心思xīnsi
mood or inclination to do something
我现在没心思玩游戏。
I don't feel like playing games right now.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
心 (heart/mind) + 思 (think), literally the workings of the mind.
- Nuance
often used with 花 (spend) for effort, or 没 (lack) for mood.
In videos
“我心思只能放在这一个人身上。”
“后期稍微花一些心思”
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