内心

內心

nèixīn

noun HSK 3 #1,816

Meanings

HSK 7-9

他的内心其实很脆弱。

Tā de nèixīn qíshí hěn cuìruò.

His inner self is actually very fragile.

HSK 7-9

她内心充满了感激。

Tā nèixīn chōngmǎn le gǎnjī.

Her heart was full of gratitude.

HSK 7-9

要听从自己内心的声音。

Yào tīngcóng zìjǐ nèixīn de shēngyīn.

You should listen to the voice of your inner heart.

usage

内心 refers to one's inner thoughts and feelings - the private, emotional self. It's more literary than 心里, which is used more casually.

内 nèi

心 xīn