心思

xīn si

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. mind
2. thoughts
3. inclination
4. mood

Word relationships

Related words

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• 思想 sī xiǎng 思想 sī xiǎng thought Refers to thinking or ideology, more abstract.: thought
• 心意 xīn yì 心意 xīn yì intention Refers to intentions or regard, often in social contexts.: intention

Synonyms

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• 想法 xiǎng fǎ 想法 xiǎng fǎ way of thinking; opinion; notion When referring to thoughts or ideas in general.: way of thinking; opinion; notion
• 心情 xīn qíng 心情 xīn qíng mood; frame of mind When referring to mood or state of mind.: mood; frame of mind

Usage notes

Common mistakes

心思 is often uncountable; avoid using a numeral before it. For example, "我有很多心思" may sound odd; instead, use "我有很多想法".

Example Sentences

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她在工作上花了很多 心思 。

She put a lot of thought into her work.

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Words Containing 心思

• 一门心思 一门心思 yī mén xīn si: to set one's heart on sth (idiom)
• 挖空心思 挖空心思 wā kōng xīn si: to dig for thoughts (idiom); to search everything for an answer
• 花心思 花心思 huā xīn sī: to think through
• 费尽心思 费尽心思 fèi jìn xīn si: to rack one's brains (idiom); to take great pains to think sth through

Child Words of 心思

• 心 心 xīn: heart
• 思 思 sī: to think