心头 (xīn tóu) — heart; mind (in a poetic or emotional sense)

Definition

心头 literally translates to 'heart's tip,' but it's a poetic noun referring to one's mind, mood, or inner feelings — often used in fixed expressions and literary contexts. It overlaps with 心 (heart/mind) but feels more vivid and emotional; you'll see it in phrases like 记在心头 (keep in mind) or 心头一喜 (a surge of joy in one's heart).

heartmind (in a poetic or emotional sense)

Examples

心头。
Tā zhè fān huà yìzhí jì zài wǒ xīn tóu.
His words have always remained in my heart.
，心头。
Kàn dào nǚ'ér de jiǎngzhuàng, māma xīn tóu yí rè.
Seeing her daughter's certificate, the mother's heart warmed.
心头。
Nà gǔ mòmíng de jiāolǜ yā zài tā xīn tóu.
That nameless anxiety weighed on her heart.

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