Definition
心意 (xīn yì) refers to heartfelt regard or a token of appreciation, often used in polite self-deprecating phrases like 一点心意 ('a small token of my regard'). It differs from 意思 (yì si), which as a token is more casual and less emotionally charged, and from 好意 (hǎo yì), which emphasizes abstract good intentions rather than a concrete expression of feeling.
noun
heartfelt regardkindly intentiona token of appreciation (often used in谦辞: 一点心意)
Examples
- ，心意。Nǐ zhèyàng zuò, tā yídìng hěn gǎnjī nǐ de xīn yì.If you do this, he will be very grateful for your kindness.
- 心意，。Nǐ de xīn yì wǒ lǐng le, dàn zhème guìzhòng de lǐwù wǒ bù néng shōu.I appreciate your kind intention, but I can't accept such an expensive gift.
- 心意，。Zhè shì wǒmen jiā de yì diǎn xīn yì, qǐng yídìng shōu xià.This is a small token from our family; please do accept it.
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