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开心 (kāi xīn) — Chinese word meaning
HSK 3
开心 (kāi xīn) is a Chinese word: happy. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 开心
形 xíng adjective
happy
她今天很开心。
tā jīn tiān hěn kāi xīn
She is very happy today.
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Word breakdown
开 kāi — to open
Words with this character (50)
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我爸爸每天开车上班。
wǒ bà ba měi tiān kāi chē shàng bān
My dad drives to work every day.
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电影已经开始了。
diàn yǐng yǐ jīng kāi shǐ le
The movie has already started.
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我们下周一开学。
wǒ men xià zhōu yī kāi xué
We start school next Monday.
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- 打 action prefix combining with 开 to form the compound verb
- 开 open; provides the core meaning of opening
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请打开门。
qǐng dǎ kāi mén
Please open the door.
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我们需要把这些书分开。
wǒ men xū yào bǎ zhè xiē shū fēn kāi
We need to separate these books.
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经理正在开会，请稍等。
jīng lǐ zhèng zài kāi huì qǐng shāo děng
The manager is in a meeting, please wait a moment.
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请先开机，等系统启动完成。
qǐng xiān kāi jī děng xì tǒng qǐ dòng wán chéng
Please turn on the device first and wait for the system to finish starting.
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春天到了，花园里的花都开花了。
chūn tiān dào le huā yuán lǐ de huā dōu kāi huā le
Spring has arrived, the flowers in the garden have all bloomed.
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他明天要离开这个城市。
tā míng tiān yào lí kāi zhè ge chéng shì
He will leave this city tomorrow.
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- 开 to start, to initiate (the action of joking)
- 玩 to play, fun (indicating non-serious activity)
- 笑 laughter, humor (completing the meaning of joking)
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我只是开玩笑，别当真。
wǒ zhǐ shì kāi wán xiào bié dàng zhēn
I'm just joking, don't take it seriously.
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公司明天召开重要会议。
gōng sī míng tiān zhào kāi zhòng yào huì yì
The company will hold an important meeting tomorrow.
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他展开了一幅美丽的画卷。
tā zhǎn kāi le yī fú měi lì de huà juǎn
He unfolded a beautiful scroll.
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这家餐厅下个月开业。
zhè jiā cān tīng xià gè yuè kāi yè
This restaurant will open for business next month.
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他们开发了一款新应用程序。
tā men kāi fā le yī kuǎn xīn yìng yòng chéng xù
They developed a new application.
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学校开展了环保活动。
xué xiào kāi zhǎn le huán bǎo huó dòng
The school carried out environmental protection activities.
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奥运会明天开幕。
ào yùn huì míng tiān kāi mù
The Olympics will open tomorrow.
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奥运会开幕式非常壮观。
Ào yùn huì kāi mù shì fēi cháng zhuàng guān
The Olympic opening ceremony was very spectacular.
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这个公园每天早上六点开放。
zhè ge gōng yuán měi tiān zǎo shang liù diǎn kāi fàng
This park opens at six o'clock every morning.
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请给我一杯开水。
qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi kāi shuǐ
Please give me a cup of boiled water.
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公司刚刚开通了新的客服热线。
gōng sī gāng gāng kāi tōng le xīn de kè fú rè xiàn
The company just opened a new customer service hotline.
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会议是公开的，任何人都可以参加。
huì yì shì gōng kāi de rèn hé rén dōu kě yǐ cān jiā
The meeting is public, anyone can attend.
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请按一下墙上的开关。
qǐng àn yí xià qiáng shàng de kāi guān
Please press the switch on the wall.
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他开创了一个新时代。
tā kāi chuàng le yí gè xīn shí dài
He pioneered a new era.
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他开启了新的人生篇章。
tā kāi qǐ le xīn de rén shēng piān zhāng
He opened a new chapter in his life.
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这本书的开头很吸引人。
zhè běn shū de kāi tóu hěn xī yǐn rén
The beginning of this book is very captivating.
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学校开设了新的汉语课程。
xué xiào kāi shè le xīn de hàn yǔ kè chéng
The school opened a new Chinese language course.
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他们计划明年开办一所新学校。
tā men jì huà míng nián kāi bàn yì suǒ xīn xué xiào
They plan to establish a new school next year.
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司机开动了火车。
sī jī kāi dòng le huǒ chē
The driver started up the train.
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这个经济开发区吸引了很多外资企业。
zhè ge jīng jì kāi fā qū xī yǐn le hěn duō wài zī qǐ yè
This economic development zone has attracted many foreign-funded enterprises.
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- 开 to open, to start (initiating development)
- 发 to develop, to expand (core development action)
- 商 merchant, business entity (commercial operator)
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开发商计划在这里建一座购物中心。
kāi fā shāng jì huà zài zhè lǐ jiàn yí zuò gòu wù zhōng xīn
The developer plans to build a shopping center here.
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演出将在晚上八点开场。
yǎn chū jiāng zài wǎn shang bā diǎn kāi chǎng
The performance will begin at eight o'clock in the evening.
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主持人的开场白很幽默。
zhǔ chí rén de kāi chǎng bái hěn yōu mò
The host's opening remarks were very humorous.
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农民们正在开垦荒地种植粮食。
nóng mín men zhèng zài kāi kěn huāng dì zhòng zhí liáng shi
The farmers are reclaiming wasteland to plant food crops.
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这项发明是开天辟地的创新。
zhè xiàng fā míng shì kāi tiān pì dì de chuàng xīn
This invention is an epoch-making innovation.
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春节后我们就开工了。
chūn jié hòu wǒ men jiù kāi gōng le
We'll start work right after Spring Festival.
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法院明天上午九点开庭审理这个案件。
fǎ yuàn míng tiān shàng wǔ jiǔ diǎn kāi tíng shěn lǐ zhè ge àn jiàn
The court will hold a session tomorrow morning at nine o'clock to hear this case.
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我们的咖啡馆今天正式开张了。
wǒ men de kā fēi guǎn jīn tiān zhèng shì kāi zhāng le
Our café officially opened today.
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公司正在开拓海外业务。
gōng sī zhèng zài kāi tuò hǎi wài yè wù
The company is developing overseas business.
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- 开 to open, to start (implies outgoing or disbursement)
- 支 to pay out, to disburse (indicates payment or expenditure)
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我们需要控制日常开支。
wǒ men xū yào kòng zhì rì cháng kāi zhī
We need to control our daily expenses.
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- 开 open; represents openness and receptivity
- 明 bright, clear; represents enlightenment and understanding
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他是一个很开明的父亲。
tā shì yí ge hěn kāi míng de fù qīn
He is a very open-minded father.
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她是一个很开朗的人，总是笑容满面。
tā shì yí gè hěn kāi lǎng de rén zǒng shì xiào róng mǎn miàn
She is a very cheerful person, always smiling.
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我们要开辟新的市场。
wǒ men yào kāi pì xīn de shì chǎng
We need to open up new markets.
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政府禁止在保护区开采矿产资源。
zhèng fǔ jìn zhǐ zài bǎo hù qū kāi cǎi kuàng chǎn zī yuán
The government prohibits mining mineral resources in protected areas.
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这个月的开销很大。
zhè ge yuè de kāi xiāo hěn dà
This month's expenses are very large.
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这里视野很开阔。
zhè lǐ shì yě hěn kāi kuò
The view here is very open.
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公司开除了那个不负责任的员工。
gōng sī kāi chú le nà ge bù fù zé rèn de yuán gōng
The company fired that irresponsible employee.
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- 异 unusual, strange, different
- 想 to think, thoughts, ideas
- 天 sky, heaven (suggesting limitlessness)
- 开 to open, unfold, expand
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你这个计划太异想天开了，根本不可能实现。
nǐ zhè ge jì huà tài yì xiǎng tiān kāi le gēn běn bù kě néng shí xiàn
Your plan is too fanciful, it's simply impossible to realize.
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请把窗户敞开，让新鲜空气进来。
qǐng bǎ chuāng hu chǎng kāi ràng xīn xiān kōng qì jìn lái
Please open the window wide and let fresh air come in.
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公园里的樱花正在盛开。
gōng yuán lǐ de yīng huā zhèng zài shèng kāi
The cherry blossoms in the park are blooming profusely.
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- 眉 eyebrow (representing upper facial expression of joy)
- 开 to open (describing the spreading of facial features in happiness)
- 眼 eye (representing the eyes expressing joy)
- 笑 to smile (describing the smiling/laughing expression)
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听到这个好消息，他眉开眼笑。
tīng dào zhè ge hǎo xiāo xi tā méi kāi yǎn xiào
Hearing this good news, he beamed with joy.
心 xīn — heart
Words with this character (92)
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父母总是关心孩子的健康。
fù mǔ zǒng shì guān xīn hái zi de jiàn kāng
Parents always care about their children's health.
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小心地板很滑。
xiǎo xīn dì bǎn hěn huá
Be careful, the floor is very slippery.
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我心里很难过。
wǒ xīn lǐ hěn nán guò
I feel very sad inside.
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不要担心,一切都会好的。
bú yào dān xīn yī qiè dōu huì hǎo de
Don't worry, everything will be fine.
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请放心，这件事我一定办好。
qǐng fàng xīn zhè jiàn shì wǒ yī dìng bàn hǎo
Please rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter well.
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她听到这个消息很伤心。
tā tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi hěn shāng xīn
She was very sad when she heard the news.
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我对这次考试很有信心。
wǒ duì zhè cì kǎo shì hěn yǒu xìn xīn
I have great confidence in this exam.
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他表面平静，但内心很激动。
tā biǎo miàn píng jìng dàn nèi xīn hěn jī dòng
He appears calm on the surface, but inside he's very excited.
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他最近心情不太好。
tā zuì jìn xīn qíng bù tài hǎo
His mood hasn't been very good recently.
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我们应该用爱心帮助需要帮助的人。
wǒ men yīng gāi yòng ài xīn bāng zhù xū yào bāng zhù de rén
We should help those in need with love and compassion.
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- 粗 rough, crude (indicating lack of attention to detail)
- 心 mind, heart (referring to mental attention or care)
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因为粗心，我考试出错了。
yīn wèi cū xīn wǒ kǎo shì chū cuò le
Because of carelessness, I made mistakes on the exam.
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- 细 detailed, meticulous (emphasizing thoroughness and attention to small details)
- 心 mind, heart (emphasizing the mental intention and thoughtfulness)
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她做事很细心，从不出错。
tā zuò shì hěn xì xīn cóng bù chū cuò
She works very carefully and never makes mistakes.
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学习汉语需要很多耐心。
xué xí hàn yǔ xū yào hěn duō nài xīn
Learning Chinese requires a lot of patience.
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学生们在专心听老师讲课。
xué shēng men zài zhuān xīn tīng lǎo shī jiǎng kè
The students are listening attentively to the teacher's lecture.
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北京是中国的政治中心。
Běi jīng shì Zhōng guó de zhèng zhì zhōng xīn
Beijing is China's political center.
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他下定决心要学好中文。
tā xià dìng jué xīn yào xué hǎo zhōng wén
He made up his mind to learn Chinese well.
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保持积极的心态很重要。
bǎo chí jī jí de xīn tài hěn zhòng yào
Maintaining a positive mindset is very important.
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我们要关注学生的心理健康。
wǒ men yào guān zhù xué sheng de xīn lǐ jiàn kāng
We need to pay attention to students' mental health.
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这家店的点心很好吃。
zhè jiā diàn de diǎn xin hěn hǎo chī
The snacks at this shop are very delicious.
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她总是热心帮助别人。
tā zǒng shì rè xīn bāng zhù bié rén
She is always enthusiastic about helping others.
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他虚心接受批评。
tā xū xīn jiē shòu pī píng
He modestly accepts criticism.
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从心底里感谢你的帮助。
cóng xīn dǐ lǐ gǎn xiè nǐ de bāng zhù
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help.
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她最大的心愿就是环游世界。
tā zuì dà de xīn yuàn jiù shì huán yóu shì jiè
Her greatest wish is to travel around the world.
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音乐能够触动人的心灵。
yīn yuè néng gòu chù dòng rén de xīn líng
Music can touch people's souls.
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这是我心爱的照片。
zhè shì wǒ xīn ài de zhào piàn
This is my beloved photograph.
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- 心 heart; represents the emotional center and feelings
- 疼 pain, ache; represents the feeling of distress or tender affection
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妈妈心疼孩子，不让他做太多家务。
mā ma xīn téng hái zi bù ràng tā zuò tài duō jiā wù
Mom feels sorry for the child and doesn't let him do too much housework.
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他在我心目中是最好的老师。
tā zài wǒ xīn mù zhōng shì zuì hǎo de lǎo shī
He is the best teacher in my mind.
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医生检查了我的心脏。
yī shēng jiǎn chá le wǒ de xīn zàng
The doctor examined my heart.
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他闻到那股味道就开始恶心。
tā wén dào nà gǔ wèi dào jiù kāi shǐ ě xin
He started to feel nauseous when he smelled that odor.
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这是问题的核心。
zhè shì wèn tí de hé xīn
This is the core of the problem.
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- 灰 ash, gray (symbolizing lifelessness, lack of vitality)
- 心 heart (representing one's spirit, determination, emotional state)
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不要灰心，继续努力！
bú yào huī xīn jì xù nǔ lì
Don't be discouraged, keep trying!
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他工作很用心。
tā gōng zuò hěn yòng xīn
He is very conscientious in his work.
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她精心准备了这次生日派对。
tā jīng xīn zhǔn bèi le zhè cì shēng rì pài duì
She meticulously prepared this birthday party.
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- 背 back (indicates the garment covers the back)
- 心 chest/center (indicates the garment covers the torso)
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今天很热，我穿了一件背心。
jīn tiān hěn rè wǒ chuān le yī jiàn bèi xīn
It's very hot today, so I wore a vest.
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旅行可以放松身心。
lǚ xíng kě yǐ fàng sōng shēn xīn
Travel can relax the body and mind.
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这个项目是我们今年的工作重心。
zhè ge xiàng mù shì wǒ men jīn nián de gōng zuò zhòng xīn
This project is the focus of our work this year.
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他一心扑在工作上。
tā yì xīn pū zài gōng zuò shang
He devotes himself wholeheartedly to his work.
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他一心一意地学习中文。
tā yì xīn yí yì de xué xí zhōng wén
He studies Chinese wholeheartedly.
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- 全 whole, complete (modifies heart)
- 心 heart (emotion, feeling)
- 全 whole, complete (modifies intention)
- 意 intention, will, mind
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她全心全意照顾生病的母亲。
tā quán xīn quán yì zhào gù shēng bìng de mǔ qīn
She wholeheartedly cares for her sick mother.
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他全身心投入到工作中。
tā quán shēn xīn tóu rù dào gōng zuò zhōng
He throws himself wholeheartedly into his work.
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- 别 unique, special, different
- 具 to possess, to have
- 匠 craftsman, artisan, skilled workmanship
- 心 heart, mind, intention, ingenuity
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这座建筑的设计别具匠心，吸引了很多游客。
zhè zuò jiàn zhù de shè jì bié jù jiàng xīn xī yǐn le hěn duō yóu kè
This building's design is ingeniously crafted and attracts many tourists.
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- 力 strength, ability, capability
- 不 not, negation
- 从 follow, comply with
- 心 heart, mind, will, intention
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他虽然想帮忙，但因为身体不好，力不从心。
tā suī rán xiǎng bāng máng dàn yīn wèi shēn tǐ bù hǎo lì bù cóng xīn
Although he wanted to help, due to poor health, he was willing but unable.
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你别多心，我没有那个意思。
nǐ bié duō xīn wǒ méi yǒu nà ge yì si
Don't be oversensitive, I didn't mean that.
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我是好心提醒你。
wǒ shì hǎo xīn tí xǐng nǐ
I'm reminding you out of good intentions.
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他存心不告诉我真相。
tā cún xīn bù gào su wǒ zhēn xiàng
He intentionally didn't tell me the truth.
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有你在这里，我就安心了。
yǒu nǐ zài zhè lǐ wǒ jiù ān xīn le
With you here, I feel at ease.
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- 定 stabilize; settle; calm
- 心 heart; mind (the object being calmed)
- 丸 pill (the form/medium of reassurance)
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他的承诺给了我一颗定心丸。
tā de chéng nuò gěi le wǒ yì kē dìng xīn wán
His promise gave me reassurance.
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- 小 small; forms 'careful' with 心
- 心 heart/mind; forms 'careful' with 小
- 翼 wing; symbolizes protective carefulness
- 翼 wing (repeated); emphasizes extreme carefulness
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妈妈小心翼翼地抱着刚出生的宝宝。
mā ma xiǎo xīn yì yì de bào zhe gāng chū shēng de bǎo bao
Mother carefully held the newborn baby.
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当心地滑！
dāng xīn dì huá
Watch out for slippery floor!
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经过多年练习，她弹钢琴得心应手。
jīng guò duō nián liàn xí tā tán gāng qín dé xīn yìng shǒu
After years of practice, she plays the piano with ease and skill.
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她最近有很多心事。
tā zuì jìn yǒu hěn duō xīn shì
She has many worries lately.
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这首歌表达了人民的心声。
zhè shǒu gē biǎo dá le rén mín de xīn shēng
This song expresses the inner voice of the people.
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- 心 heart/mind - the emotional and mental state
- 安 peaceful/at ease - describes the calm state of mind
- 理 reason/principle - the rational justification
- 得 to obtain/achieve - indicates the justification is obtained
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我已经尽了全力，所以可以心安理得地接受结果。
wǒ yǐ jīng jìn le quán lì suǒ yǐ kě yǐ xīn ān lǐ dé de jiē shòu jié guǒ
I've already done my utmost, so I can accept the results with a clear conscience.
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我想听听你的学习心得。
wǒ xiǎng tīng ting nǐ de xué xí xīn dé
I'd like to hear about what you've learned from studying.
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我猜不透他的心思。
wǒ cāi bu tòu tā de xīn si
I can't figure out what he's thinking.
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- 心 heart (representing emotions and feelings)
- 急 anxious, urgent, worried
- 如 like, as if (comparison marker)
- 焚 burn, be consumed by fire
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他在医院外面等待手术结果，心急如焚。
tā zài yī yuàn wài miàn děng dài shǒu shù jié guǒ xīn jí rú fén
He waited outside the hospital for the surgery results, extremely anxious.
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- 心 heart; represents the mind or heart where wishes originate
- 想 think/wish; the mental act of desiring or wishing for something
- 事 matter/thing; the things or matters that are wished for
- 成 accomplish/become; the realization or fulfillment of wishes
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祝你新年心想事成，万事如意。
zhù nǐ xīn nián xīn xiǎng shì chéng wàn shì rú yì
Wishing you a Happy New Year, may all your wishes come true and everything go well.
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这是我的一点心意，请收下。
zhè shì wǒ de yì diǎn xīn yì qǐng shōu xià
This is a small token of my regard, please accept it.
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- 心 heart, mind - represents the emotional/mental aspect
- 慌 flustered, panicked - describes the anxious, nervous state
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第一次上台演讲，我心慌得很。
dì yī cì shàng tái yǎn jiǎng wǒ xīn huāng de hěn
The first time I gave a speech on stage, I was very nervous.
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- 心 heart/mind (representing mental ability)
- 灵 clever/quick/nimble (modifies mind)
- 手 hand (representing manual skill)
- 巧 skillful/dexterous/clever (modifies hands)
Example
奶奶心灵手巧，会做各种手工艺品。
nǎi nai xīn líng shǒu qiǎo huì zuò gè zhǒng shǒu gōng yì pǐn
Grandma is clever-minded and deft-handed; she can make various handicrafts.
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- 心 heart; represents sincere inner intention
- 甘 sweet/willing; represents the pleasant, willing nature
- 情 feeling/emotion; represents the emotional aspect of willingness
- 愿 willing/wish; represents desire and volition
Example
她心甘情愿留在这里帮助我们。
tā xīn gān qíng yuàn liú zài zhè lǐ bāng zhù wǒ men
She's willingly and gladly staying here to help us.
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- 心 heart, mind (the mental/emotional aspect)
- 病 illness, affliction (something that troubles or burdens)
Example
他最大的心病是儿子的学习成绩。
tā zuì dà de xīn bìng shì ér zi de xué xí chéng jì
His biggest worry is his son's academic performance.
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- 心 heart, mind - represents mental and emotional aspects
- 眼 eye - represents perception, insight, and understanding
- 儿 diminutive suffix - adds colloquial, informal tone
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她是个好心眼儿的人。
tā shì gè hǎo xīn yǎn r de rén
She is a kind-hearted person.
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- 心 heart, mind (represents feelings and moral character)
- 肠 intestines (metaphorically represents inner nature)
Example
他心肠很好，总是帮助别人。
tā xīn cháng hěn hǎo zǒng shì bāng zhù bié rén
He has a good heart and always helps others.
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他心胸宽广，从不计较小事。
tā xīn xiōng kuān guǎng cóng bù jì jiào xiǎo shì
He is broad-minded and never bothers about trifles.
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- 心 heart/mind (mental and emotional aspect of effort)
- 血 blood (physical aspect, symbolizing life force and sacrifice)
Example
这本书凝聚了作者的心血。
zhè běn shū níng jù le zuò zhě de xīn xuè
This book embodies the author's painstaking effort.
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- 心 heart; represents the emotional or mental aspect
- 酸 sour; represents the bitter, painful quality of the emotion
Example
看到他独自一人的背影，我感到很心酸。
kàn dào tā dú zì yī rén de bèi yǐng wǒ gǎn dào hěn xīn suān
Seeing his lone figure from behind, I felt very sad.
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我不忍心告诉她这个坏消息。
wǒ bù rěn xīn gào su tā zhè ge huài xī xi
I don't have the heart to tell her this bad news.
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他对国家的忠心从未动摇。
tā duì guó jiā de zhōng xīn cóng wèi dòng yáo
His loyalty to the country has never wavered.
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- 惊 startle, alarm (referring to shocking the heart)
- 心 heart (the emotional center being affected)
- 动 move, stir (referring to stirring the spirit)
- 魄 soul, spirit (the spiritual essence being moved)
Example
他讲述了一个惊心动魄的冒险故事。
tā jiǎng shù le yí ge jīng xīn dòng pò de mào xiǎn gù shi
He told a thrilling and breathtaking adventure story.
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他成心不告诉我真相。
tā chéng xīn bù gào su wǒ zhēn xiàng
He deliberately didn't tell me the truth.
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- 扣 to strike; to pluck (the strings)
- 人 people's; person's
- 心 heart (emotions)
- 弦 strings (metaphorical heartstrings)
Example
比赛最后时刻扣人心弦，观众都屏住了呼吸。
bǐ sài zuì hòu shí kè kòu rén xīn xián guān zhòng dōu bǐng zhù le hū xī
The final moments of the match were gripping; the audience all held their breath.
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- 提 lift, raise (the heart)
- 心 heart (seat of emotions)
- 吊 hang, suspend (in anxiety)
- 胆 gallbladder, courage (source of bravery)
Example
孩子第一天上学，妈妈提心吊胆地等他回家。
hái zi dì yī tiān shàng xué mā ma tí xīn diào dǎn de děng tā huí jiā
On the child's first day of school, the mother anxiously waited for him to come home.
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父母总是为孩子操心。
fù mǔ zǒng shì wèi hái zi cāo xīn
Parents always worry about their children.
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他终于死心了，不再追求她。
tā zhōng yú sǐ xīn le bù zài zhuī qiú tā
He finally gave up and stopped pursuing her.
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- 深 deep, profound - indicates the depth of penetration
- 入 enter - indicates the action of penetrating into
- 人 people - the object whose hearts/minds are affected
- 心 heart/mind - the target location, representing thoughts and feelings
Example
环保意识深入人心，大家都积极参与。
huán bǎo yì shi shēn rù rén xīn dà jiā dōu jī jí cān yù
Environmental awareness is deeply rooted in people's hearts, everyone actively participates.
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- 潜 submerged, deep (suggests going deeply into something)
- 心 heart, mind (indicates mental and spiritual devotion)
Example
他潜心研究中国历史已经十年了。
tā qián xīn yán jiū zhōng guó lì shǐ yǐ jīng shí nián le
He has been devoting himself wholeheartedly to studying Chinese history for ten years.
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- 甘 willingly, sweetly (indicates willing acceptance)
- 心 heart, mind (the emotional/mental aspect of willingness)
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他不甘心失败。
tā bù gān xīn shī bài
He is not willing to accept failure.
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开车时要留心路况。
kāi chē shí yào liú xīn lù kuàng
When driving, you need to pay attention to road conditions.
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听到这个消息，我们都很痛心。
tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi wǒ men dōu hěn tòng xīn
Hearing this news, we all felt deeply distressed.
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不要辜负别人的一片痴心。
bù yào gū fù bié rén de yī piàn chī xīn
Don't let down someone's devoted heart.
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我真心希望你能成功。
wǒ zhēn xīn xī wàng nǐ néng chéng gōng
I sincerely hope you will succeed.
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他找到了称心如意的房子。
tā zhǎo dào le chèn xīn rú yì de fáng zi
He found a house that was perfectly satisfactory.
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- 粗 rough, crude (lacking refinement or care)
- 心 heart, mind (mental attention)
- 大 big, great (emphasizing the degree)
- 意 intention, thought (attention, care)
Example
他因为粗心大意，考试时忘记写名字了。
tā yīn wèi cū xīn dà yì kǎo shì shí wàng jì xiě míng zi le
He forgot to write his name during the exam because he was careless.
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做生意要讲良心。
zuò shēng yi yào jiǎng liáng xīn
In doing business, one must have a conscience.
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他的苦心没有白费。
tā de kǔ xīn méi yǒu bái fèi
His painstaking effort was not in vain.
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我衷心感谢你的帮助。
wǒ zhōng xīn gǎn xiè nǐ de bāng zhù
I sincerely thank you for your help.
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- 触 come into contact with, encounter (with the eyes)
- 目 eye, sight, vision
- 惊 shock, startle, alarm
- 心 heart, mind, emotions
Example
战争过后的城市景象触目惊心。
zhàn zhēng guò hòu de chéng shì jǐng xiàng chù mù jīng xīn
The city scene after the war was shocking to see.
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这个人的野心太大了。
zhè ge rén de yě xīn tài dà le
This person's ambition is too great.
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退休后，她终于可以随心所欲地旅行了。
tuì xiū hòu tā zhōng yú kě yǐ suí xīn suǒ yù de lǚ xíng le
After retirement, she could finally travel as she pleased.
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希望你工作顺心。
xī wàng nǐ gōng zuò shùn xīn
I hope your work goes as you wish.
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- 齐 together, in unison
- 心 heart, mind, united purpose
- 协 cooperate, work together
- 力 strength, effort, power
Example
只有齐心协力，我们才能克服困难。
zhǐ yǒu qí xīn xié lì wǒ men cái néng kè fú kùn nan
Only by working together with one heart can we overcome difficulties.
Structure & writing
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开 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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心 is a component in 51 characters
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心 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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