心底

xīndǐ

noun HSK 6 #7,220

Meanings

1 the bottom of one's heart; deep down inside

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

我从心底感谢你。

Wǒ cóng xīndǐ gǎnxiè nǐ.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

HSK 5

她在心底里一直想念他。

Tā zài xīndǐ lǐ yìzhí xiǎngniàn tā.

She has always missed him deep in her heart.

HSK 7-9

这件事在他心底留下了阴影。

Zhè jiàn shì zài tā xīndǐ liúxià le yīnyǐng.

This matter left a shadow deep in his heart.

Tips

usage

Common patterns: 从心底 (from the bottom of one's heart), 在心底 (in one's heart of hearts), 心底里 (deep inside). Used to express genuine, deeply-held feelings.

Stroke Order

心 xīn

底 dǐ