Definition
心儿 is the colloquial or affectionate form of 心 (heart) with the 儿 suffix common in Northern Mandarin. It appears in poetry, song lyrics, and intimate conversation, often carrying a warm or tender tone. The 儿 is pronounced as a retroflex r-coloring and is written as a separate character in simplified Chinese.
n.
heart (colloquial/affectionate)
Examples
- 心儿。Wǒ de xīn ér wèi nǐ tiào.My heart beats for you.
- 心儿。Tā de huà wēnnuǎn le wǒ de xīn ér.Her words warmed my heart.
- 心儿。Nǐ de xīn ér zhēn shànliáng.Your heart is truly kind.
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