心事

xīn shì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. a load on one's mind
2. worry

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 烦恼 fán nǎo 烦恼 fán nǎo to be worried 心事 refers to a persistent worry or concern, while 烦恼 can be a temporary annoyance or trouble.: to be worried
• 心思 xīn si 心思 xīn si mind 心思 means thoughts or state of mind; 心事 specifically indicates a burden or secret worry.: mind

Usage notes

Collocations

Common patterns: 有心事 (have something on one's mind), 心事重重 (loaded with worries). Not used with concrete objects.

Example Sentences

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他最近好像有 心事 。

He seems to have something on his mind lately.

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Words Containing 心事

• 不做亏心事，不怕鬼敲门 不做亏心事，不怕鬼敲门 bù zuò kuī xīn shì , bù pà guǐ qiāo mén: he who never wrongs others does not fear the knock in the night; you can rest with a clear conscience
• 平生不做亏心事，半夜敲门心不惊 平生不做亏心事，半夜敲门心不惊 píng shēng bù zuò kuī xīn shì , bàn yè qiāo mén xīn bù jīng: He who never wrongs others does not fear the knock in the night.
• 心事重重 心事重重 xīn shì chóng chóng: to have a lot on one's mind
• 烦心事 烦心事 fán xīn shì: troubles; worries; sth on one's mind
• 亏心事 亏心事 kuī xīn shì: shameful deed

Child Words of 心事

• 事 事 shì: matter
• 心 心 xīn: heart