How to Say ‘In my heart; in my mind’ in Simplified Chinese
我心里
wǒ xīn lǐ
[waw sheen lee]
💬 Usage Tip: [心里] often means your inner feelings or state of mind, not a literal physical "inside the heart." You'll see it in phrases like [我心里明白] "I understand deep down."
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun. In this phrase, it refers to the speaker’s own feelings.
这样我心里就舒服多了。
This way, I feel much better inside.
心
xīn
[sheen]
heart; mind; inner feelings
心 often refers to emotions or inner thoughts, not just the physical heart.
这件事让我心里不舒服。
This matter makes me feel uncomfortable inside.
里
lǐ
[lee]
inside; in
里 means 'inside.' In 心里, it means 'in one’s heart' or 'in one’s mind.'
我心里其实明白。
Actually, I understand it in my heart.
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