心肝

xīngān

noun #13,646

Meanings

1 darling; sweetheart (term of endearment)
2 conscience; heart (in negative sentences)

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Examples

HSK 4

奶奶叫小孙子"心肝宝贝"。

Nǎinai jiào xiǎo sūnzi " xīngān bǎobèi ".

Grandma calls her little grandson 'darling treasure'.

Tips

usage

As an endearment, 心肝 or 心肝宝贝 is used for children or loved ones. In negative contexts, 没心肝 means 'heartless' or 'lacking conscience'.

Stroke Order

心 xīn

肝 gān