Meaning
心
xīn
Heart, mind
- 心
- heart, mind
One character for the heart, the mind and the feelings.
Heart in Chinese
The Chinese word for heart is 心 (xīn). One character for the heart, the mind and the feelings.
心
xīn
Heart
What 心 means.
In Chinese thought 心 is both the heart and the mind, the seat of feelings and of thinking. It began as a picture of the heart, and it appears in many characters for thoughts and feelings, such as 思 (to think of) and 想 (to miss, to wish).
- 心
- heart, mind
Simplified and traditional
心
心
心 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese, so every Chinese reader recognises it.
Pick the shade of meaning.
Chinese often has more than one word where English has one. Here is how they differ.
Meaning
真心
zhēn xīn
A true heart
- 真
- true, genuine
- 心
- heart, mind
Sincerity: a heart that is genuine.
About heart in Chinese
How do you write heart in Chinese?
Heart is 心 in Chinese, pronounced xīn. Heart, mind
How do you pronounce 心?
Say xīn (first tone, high and level). Mandarin tones change meaning, so it is worth listening to a native speaker once.
Is 心 different in traditional Chinese?
No. 心 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.
What other Chinese words mean heart?
真心 (zhēn xīn): A true heart Sincerity: a heart that is genuine.
Is 心 a good Chinese tattoo?
Yes, it is a real, everyday Chinese word rather than a machine translation, so Chinese readers will understand it. As a single character it works even at small sizes. Choose a readable style such as Kaishu, bring a clean reference to your artist, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.