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成心 (chéng xīn) — Chinese word meaning
HSK 7
成心 (chéng xīn) is a Chinese word: deliberately. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 成心
副 fù adverb
deliberately
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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Word breakdown
成 chéng — formed, established
Words with this character (55)
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水在零度以下会变成冰。
shuǐ zài líng dù yǐ xià huì biàn chéng bīng
Water becomes ice below zero degrees.
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我已经完成了今天的工作。
wǒ yǐ jīng wán chéng le jīn tiān de gōng zuò
I have already completed today's work.
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他的成绩很好。
tā de chéng jì hěn hǎo
His grades are very good.
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- 养 to nurture; to cultivate (the process of gradual development)
- 成 to form; to become (the completion or result)
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我们应该养成良好的学习习惯。
wǒ men yīng gāi yǎng chéng liáng hǎo de xué xí xí guàn
We should develop good study habits.
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他成为了一名优秀的医生。
tā chéng wéi le yì míng yōu xiù de yī shēng
He became an excellent doctor.
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他终于成功了。
tā zhōng yú chéng gōng le
He finally succeeded.
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我们不能把他当成敌人。
wǒ men bù néng bǎ tā dàng chéng dí rén
We cannot treat him as an enemy.
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我们需要形成一个共识。
wǒ men xū yào xíng chéng yí ge gòng shí
We need to form a consensus.
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他十八岁就成人了。
tā shí bā suì jiù chéng rén le
He became an adult at eighteen.
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食品标签上列出了所有成分。
shí pǐn biāo qiān shàng liè chū le suǒ yǒu chéng fèn
The food label lists all the ingredients.
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他是我们团队的重要成员。
tā shì wǒ men tuán duì de zhòng yào chéng yuán
He is an important member of our team.
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这是我一生中最大的成就。
zhè shì wǒ yì shēng zhōng zuì dà de chéng jiù
This is the greatest achievement of my life.
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他今年十八岁，已经成年了。
tā jīn nián shí bā suì yǐ jīng chéng nián le
He is eighteen years old this year and has already come of age.
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我们需要降低生产成本。
wǒ men xū yào jiàng dī shēng chǎn chéng běn
We need to reduce production costs.
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科学家们展示了最新的研究成果。
kē xué jiā men zhǎn shì le zuì xīn de yán jiū chéng guǒ
The scientists presented their latest research achievements.
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这些苹果已经成熟了。
zhè xiē píng guǒ yǐ jīng chéng shú le
These apples have already ripened.
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这家公司成立于2010年。
zhè jiā gōng sī chéng lì yú èr líng yī líng nián
This company was established in 2010.
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每个人都需要时间来成长。
měi gè rén dōu xū yào shí jiān lái chéng zhǎng
Everyone needs time to grow up.
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水由氢和氧构成。
shuǐ yóu qīng hé yǎng gòu chéng
Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
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这个团队由五个人组成。
zhè ge tuán duì yóu wǔ ge rén zǔ chéng
This team is composed of five people.
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我赞成你的意见。
wǒ zàn chéng nǐ de yì jiàn
I agree with your opinion.
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我们达成了协议。
wǒ men dá chéng le xié yì
We reached an agreement.
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这次事故造成了严重的损失。
zhè cì shì gù zào chéng le yán zhòng de sǔn shī
This accident caused serious losses.
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这样不成，我们得想别的办法。
zhè yàng bù chéng wǒ men děi xiǎng bié de bàn fǎ
This won't do, we have to think of another way.
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这种化学物质是由两种元素合成的。
zhè zhǒng huà xué wù zhì shì yóu liǎng zhǒng yuán sù hé chéng de
This chemical substance is synthesized from two elements.
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- 成 to complete, to accomplish (indicates successful completion)
- 交 to exchange, to hand over (indicates transaction or delivery)
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这笔生意终于成交了。
zhè bǐ shēng yi zhōng yú chéng jiāo le
This business deal finally closed.
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成千上万的人参加了这次活动。
chéng qiān shàng wàn de rén cān jiā le zhè cì huó dòng
Thousands upon thousands of people participated in this event.
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这个项目取得了显著的成效。
zhè ge xiàng mù qǔ dé le xiǎn zhù de chéng xiào
This project has achieved remarkable results.
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学习成语可以帮助你更好地理解中国文化。
xué xí chéng yǔ kě yǐ bāng zhù nǐ gèng hǎo de lǐ jiě Zhōng guó wén huà
Learning idioms can help you better understand Chinese culture.
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未成年人不能购买烟酒。
wèi chéng nián rén bù néng gòu mǎi yān jiǔ
Minors cannot purchase cigarettes and alcohol.
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这个程序可以自动生成报告。
zhè ge chéng xù kě yǐ zì dòng shēng chéng bào gào
This program can automatically generate reports.
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- 一 one, a single (emphasizes not even one thing)
- 事 matter, thing, affair
- 无 without, not have
- 成 accomplish, succeed, complete
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他整天玩游戏，一事无成。
tā zhěng tiān wán yóu xì yī shì wú chéng
He plays games all day and accomplishes nothing.
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一成不变的做法已经过时了。
yì chéng bù biàn de zuò fǎ yǐ jīng guò shí le
The unchanging approach is already outdated.
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- 众 many, multitude, collective
- 志 will, determination, aspiration
- 成 become, form, achieve
- 城 fortress, citadel, stronghold
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全国人民众志成城，共同抗击疫情。
quán guó rén mín zhòng zhì chéng chéng gòng tóng kàng jī yì qíng
People nationwide unite as one to fight the epidemic together.
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这次会议促成了两国之间的合作。
zhè cì huì yì cù chéng le liǎng guó zhī jiān de hé zuò
This meeting facilitated cooperation between the two countries.
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他八成不会来了。
tā bā chéng bù huì lái le
He most likely won't come.
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他出口成章，演讲时从不需要准备稿子。
tā chū kǒu chéng zhāng yǎn jiǎng shí cóng bù xū yào zhǔn bèi gǎo zi
He speaks eloquently and fluently; he never needs to prepare a script when giving speeches.
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我们把学生分成三个小组。
wǒ men bǎ xué sheng fēn chéng sān gè xiǎo zǔ
We divided the students into three small groups.
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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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- 急 urgent, anxious, hasty
- 于 at, in (grammatical particle connecting adjective to verb)
- 求 seek, pursue, strive for
- 成 success, achievement, completion
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学习语言不能急于求成，需要循序渐进。
xué xí yǔ yán bù néng jí yú qiú chéng xū yào xún xù jiàn jìn
Learning a language cannot be rushed; one needs to proceed step by step.
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他被指出错误后恼羞成怒，摔门而去。
tā bèi zhǐ chū cuò wù hòu nǎo xiū chéng nù shuāi mén ér qù
When his mistake was pointed out, he became angry from embarrassment and slammed the door as he left.
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为了成全朋友，我放弃了这个机会。
wèi le chéng quán péng you wǒ fàng qì le zhè ge jī huì
To help my friend succeed, I gave up this opportunity.
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这些成品已经准备好出口了。
zhè xiē chéng pǐn yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi hǎo chū kǒu le
These finished products are ready for export.
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这个计划已经成型了。
zhè ge jì huà yǐ jīng chéng xíng le
This plan has already taken shape.
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他成天玩游戏。
tā chéng tiān wán yóu xì
He plays games all day long.
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我打算先立业再成家。
wǒ dǎ suàn xiān lì yè zài chéng jiā
I plan to establish my career first before starting a family.
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他三十岁就成家立业了。
tā sān shí suì jiù chéng jiā lì yè le
He started a family and established his career at thirty.
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父母都希望自己的孩子能够成才。
fù mǔ dōu xī wàng zì jǐ de hái zi néng gòu chéng cái
All parents hope their children can become accomplished individuals.
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放学后，学生们成群结队地走出校门。
fàng xué hòu xué shēng men chéng qún jié duì de zǒu chū xiào mén
After school, students walked out of the school gate in groups.
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这里没有现成的答案。
zhè lǐ méi yǒu xiàn chéng de dá àn
There are no ready-made answers here.
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- 相 mutually, reciprocally
- 辅 assist, supplement, support
- 相 mutually, reciprocally
- 成 accomplish, complete, form
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理论和实践相辅相成，缺一不可。
lǐ lùn hé shí jiàn xiāng fǔ xiāng chéng quē yī bù kě
Theory and practice complement each other; neither can be absent.
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语言中有很多约定俗成的规则。
yǔ yán zhōng yǒu hěn duō yuē dìng sú chéng de guī zé
There are many conventional rules in language.
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53 胸有成竹 xiōng yǒu chéng zhú — to have a well-thought-out plan; to be fully prepared and confident HSK 7
- 胸 chest; represents the inner mind where the plan is held
- 有 to have; indicates possession of the plan
- 成 complete; indicates the plan is fully formed
- 竹 bamboo; refers to the complete bamboo painting visualized in mind
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经过充分的准备，我对明天的面试胸有成竹。
jīng guò chōng fèn de zhǔn bèi wǒ duì míng tiān de miàn shì xiōng yǒu chéng zhú
After thorough preparation, I am fully confident about tomorrow's interview.
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新图书馆将于明年落成。
xīn tú shū guǎn jiāng yú míng nián luò chéng
The new library will be completed next year.
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- 顺 following, going along with
- 理 reason, logic, principle
- 成 forming, becoming, achieving
- 章 pattern, order, structure, coherence
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既然你已经做好了准备，成功就是顺理成章的事。
jì rán nǐ yǐ jīng zuò hǎo le zhǔn bèi chéng gōng jiù shì shùn lǐ chéng zhāng de shì
Since you're already well-prepared, success is a natural consequence.
心 xīn — mind, intention
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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她今天很开心。
tā jīn tiān hěn kāi xīn
She is very happy today.
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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
Example
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
Example
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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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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- 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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
成 is a component in 3 characters
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戊 is a component in 6 characters
丁 is a component in 13 characters
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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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