Definition
心肠 (xīn cháng) specifically describes a person's innate kindness or compassion, as in 好心肠 or 心肠软/硬 — it's about their fundamental nature, unlike 心 (xīn) which is the general word for heart/mind. In the set phrase 没心肠, it means 'not in the mood', but for everyday mood, use 心情 (xīn qíng).
noun
innate kindness or compassion (as in 好心肠, 心肠软, 心肠硬)moodinclination (in 没心肠 + verb)
Examples
- ，心肠。Bié kàn tā shuōhuà nántīng, qíshí xīn cháng tèbié hǎo.Even though he says harsh things, he actually has a very kind heart.
- 心肠，。Tā xīn cháng tài yìng, cóng bù kěn yuánliàng biérén.He is too hard-hearted and never forgives others.
- 心肠。Wǒ xiànzài méi xīn cháng gēn nǐ kāi wánxiào.I'm not in the mood to joke with you right now.
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