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心胸
xīnxiōng
Description
"心胸"常用来说一个人心里能装多少事，能不能包容别人。
"心胸" is commonly used to describe how much a person can hold in their heart and whether they can tolerate others.
我们常说"心胸开阔"或"心胸狭窄"，来形容一个人的气量。
We often say "心胸开阔" (broad-minded) or "心胸狭窄" (narrow-minded) to describe a person's capacity for tolerance.
Meanings
心胸xīnxiōng
one's breadth of mind; tolerance; magnanimity
他心胸很宽，从不生气。
He is broad-minded and never gets angry.
心胸xīnxiōng
one's ambition or aspirations
年轻人应该有大的心胸。
Young people should have a big heart.
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Notes
- Etymology
心 (heart/mind) + 胸 (chest/bosom), combining to mean inner capacity or breadth.
- Nuance
often paired with 开阔 (broad-minded) or 狭窄 (narrow-minded).
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