心
heart; mind; center
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
heart (the organ that pumps blood)
Refers to the anatomical heart located in the chest. Also called 心脏.
The heart is a vital organ of the human body.
His heart is beating very fast.
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This heart transplant surgery was very successful.
The doctor examined his cardiac function.
Heart disease patients need to rest well.
noun
mind; thoughts; feelings; heart (as the seat of emotions)
Used metaphorically to refer to mental activities, thoughts, intentions, and emotions.
You should study hard with dedication.
I understand what you're thinking.
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He works with single-minded dedication.
Heart-to-heart talks help us understand each other better.
Don't take it the wrong way; that's not what I meant.
noun
center; middle; core; heart
Refers to the central part of a physical space or abstract concept.
There is a sculpture in the center of the square.
Small boats are floating in the middle of the river.
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This is the crux of the problem.
The distance from the center of a circle to its circumference is equal.
The city center is very prosperous.
noun
Xin (one of the twenty-eight lunar mansions in Chinese astronomy)
formalRefers to the Heart mansion, the fifth of the seven mansions of the Azure Dragon of the East. Also known as 心宿 or 商宿.
Xin is the fifth of the seven lunar mansions of the Azure Dragon of the East.
Ancient astronomers observed the position of Xin.
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Xin consists of two stars: Xin Su Yi and Xin Su Er.
Shang Su is Xin, also called Da Huo (Antares).
Xin in the twenty-eight lunar mansions corresponds to part of the constellation Scorpio.
proper noun
(surname) Xin
A rare Chinese surname. Pronounced Xīn.
Mr. Xin is a famous scholar.
My surname is Xin, and my given name is Yue.
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Xin ranks relatively low among the Hundred Family Surnames.
The surname Xin is relatively rare in China.
There are few historical figures with the surname Xin.