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心里 is formed by combining the character 心, meaning "heart" or "mind", with 里, meaning "inside" or "interior". This compound word literally translates to "inside the heart" and denotes internal thoughts, feelings, or the inner self.

Example Sentences Hide

我心里很高兴。

Wǒ xīnlǐ hěn gāoxìng.

I am very happy in my heart.

我心里一直记得你的帮助。

Wǒ xīnlǐ yīzhí jìde nǐ de bāngzhù.

I have always remembered your help in my heart.

他这句话让我心里很温暖。

Tā zhè jù huà ràng wǒ xīnlǐ hěn wēnnuǎn.

His words made me feel very warm inside.

她虽然没说出口，但心里早有打算。

Tā suīrán méi shuō chūkǒu, dàn xīnlǐ zǎo yǒu dǎsuàn.

Although she didn't say it out loud, she already had plans in her mind.

这位英雄的事迹深深印在人们的心里。

Zhè wèi yīngxióng de shìjì shēnshēn yìn zài rénmen de xīnlǐ.

The deeds of this hero are deeply engraved in people's hearts.

Word Definition - 心里

xīn li chest; heart; mind

Individual Character Details

心 xīn
里 lǐ, lǐ, lǐ, lǐ