定心丸

dìng xīn wán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

比喻能使人安心、消除忧虑的事物。

A metaphorical term for something that reassures or calms one's anxieties.

常用于形容某种承诺、保证或消息让人感到放心、不再担忧。

Often used to describe a promise, assurance, or piece of news that puts one's mind at ease.

1 拿到录取通知书后，他就像吃了定心丸一样，不再焦虑了。(After receiving the admission letter, he felt reassured and stopped worrying.)
2 这份合同对我来说就是一颗定心丸，保证了我的收入。(This contract is a reassurance for me, guaranteeing my income.)
3 父母的鼓励给了孩子一颗定心丸，让他勇敢面对考试。(The parents' encouragement gave the child a sense of reassurance, allowing him to face the exam bravely.)
4 看到天气预报说不会下雨，她终于吃了定心丸，决定去野餐。(Seeing the weather forecast saying it won't rain, she finally felt reassured and decided to go on a picnic.)
5 老板的承诺给员工们吃了一颗定心丸，大家工作更有干劲了。(The boss's promise gave employees a sense of reassurance, so everyone worked with more motivation.)

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