How to Say ‘In my heart’ in Traditional Chinese
在我心裡
zài wǒ xīn lǐ
[dzai wo xin lee]
💬 Usage Tip: To say "in" a place, wrap it like this: 在 + place + 裡. For example, 在房間裡 means "in the room".
Phrase Breakdown
在
zài
[dzai]
at; in; located at
A location word showing where something is happening or where something is located.
司機在那邊等。
The driver is waiting over there.
我
wǒ
[wo]
I; me
The first-person pronoun used to talk about yourself.
我想多了解你們公司的制度，所以先自我介紹。
I want to learn more about your company’s system, so I’ll introduce myself first.
心
xīn
[xin]
heart; mind; feelings
Often refers to the heart, inner feelings, or state of mind.
你誇我的穿搭時，我心裡一直在偷笑。
When you complimented my outfit, I was secretly smiling inside.
裡
lǐ
[lee]
inside; in; within
“裡” means “inside/within.” With a place word, it forms “in/inside (that place),” e.g., 家裡 = at home / in the house.
過年家裡很熱鬧，大家都在家裡聊天吃點心。
During the New Year, the home is lively; everyone chats and eats snacks at home.
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