childlike innocence; childish heart
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childlike innocence; the pure and simple heart of a child; childish heart (in adults)
Describes both the natural innocence of children and adults who retain childlike qualities. Often used positively to suggest purity and freedom from cynicism.
Tā他
suī虽
rán然
nián年
guò过
wǔ五
shí十
，
dàn但
yī依
rán然
tóng童
xīn心
wèi未
mǐn泯
。
Although he is over fifty, he still retains his childlike innocence.
Kàn看
dào到
hái孩
zi子
men们
wán玩
shuǎ耍
，
tā她
bù不
jīn禁
méng萌
fā发
le了
tóng童
xīn心
。
Watching the children play, she couldn't help but feel a childlike spirit awaken in her.
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Bǎo保
chí持
yī一
kē颗
tóng童
xīn心
，
shēng生
huó活
cái才
huì会
chōng充
mǎn满
lè乐
qù趣
。
Only by maintaining a childlike heart can life be full of joy.