Definition
衷肠 is a literary noun referring to one's innermost true feelings or heartfelt words, often used in the fixed phrase 诉衷肠 (to pour out one's heart). It carries a formal, poetic tone and is found in classical poetry, modern literature, and emotional confessions. Unlike 心里话 (everyday 'heartfelt words'), 衷肠 is restricted to written or elevated speech.
n.
innermost feelingsheartfelt words (literary)
Examples
- ，衷肠。Tā jiè zhe jiǔyì, xiàng lǎoyǒu yí sù zhōng cháng.Taking advantage of the alcohol, he poured out his heart to his old friend.
- 衷肠。Zhè shǒu shī xiě jìn le yóuzǐ de zhōng cháng.This poem fully captures the innermost feelings of a wanderer.
- ，衷肠。Liǎng rén duì zuò wú yán, bǐcǐ zhōng cháng què xīn zhào bù xuān.The two sat facing each other in silence, their innermost feelings tacitly understood.
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