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心里

xīn li

HSK 3

Meaning

  • chest
  • heart; mind

Definition

内心，心中；指思想、情感等存在的处所。

In one's heart; inner mind; refers to the place where thoughts and emotions reside.

Usage

用于描述一个人的内心感受、想法或情绪，常作宾语或状语。

Used to describe a person's inner feelings, thoughts, or emotions, often as object or adverbial.

Examples

  • 1 我心里很难受。(I feel very upset in my heart.)
  • 2 他嘴里不说，心里却很清楚。(He doesn't say it, but he knows it clearly in his heart.)
  • 3 你心里在想什么？(What are you thinking in your mind?)
  • 4 这件事一直在我心里。(This matter has always been on my mind.)
  • 5 他心里装满了烦恼。(His heart is full of worries.)

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