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有心

Word · Verb · Adverb

intentional; deliberate; minded

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

verb

to have a certain intention or idea; to be inclined

Describes someone who is thoughtful, considerate, or has good intentions; often used in the set phrase 有心人.

Tā他
shì是
ge个
yǒu有
xīn心
rén人
 ,
zǒng总
néng能
zhù注
yì意
dào到
xì细
jié节
 。

He is a thoughtful person who always notices the details.

Yǒu有
xīn心
rén人
tiān天
bù不
fù负
 。

Heaven does not disappoint those who are determined.

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Zuò做
zhè这
shì事
děi得
yǒu有
xīn心
rén人
cái才
néng做
zuò得
de好
 。

Only someone with the right mindset can do this well.

2.

adverb

deliberately; intentionally; on purpose

Indicates an action done with specific intent; can imply hidden motives or sarcasm depending on context.

Tā他
yǒu有
xīn心
dǎo捣
luàn乱
 ,
bié别
lǐ理
tā他
 。

He is deliberately making trouble; just ignore him.

Wǒ我
bù不
shì是
yǒu有
xīn心
shāng伤
hài害
nǐ你
de的
 。

I didn't mean to hurt you intentionally.

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Nǐ你
shì是
yǒu有
xīn心
gēn跟
wǒ我
guò过
bù不
qù去
ba吧
 ?

Are you deliberately trying to make things difficult for me?