心脏

xīn zàng

HSK 6

Meaning

心脏是人体内推动血液循环的器官，位于胸腔中部，略偏左。

The heart is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body, located in the chest cavity slightly to the left.

通常用于指代生理器官，也比喻指核心、中心部分或情感、爱。

Usually refers to the physiological organ, but also metaphorically means the core, central part, or emotions/love.

1 医生检查了他的心脏，发现没有问题。 (The doctor examined his heart and found no problems.)
2 这座城市的心脏是中央广场。 (The heart of this city is the central square.)
3 她有一颗善良的心脏，总是帮助别人。 (She has a kind heart and always helps others.)
4 心脏移植手术非常成功。 (The heart transplant surgery was very successful.)
5 说到伤心事，他的心脏像被针扎一样痛。 (Speaking of sad things, his heart aches as if pricked by needles.)

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