How to Say ‘In my heart’ in Traditional Chinese
我心裡
wǒ xīn lǐ
[wo xin li]
💬 Usage Tip: [心裡] means "inside one's heart/mind," and with [我] it forms a natural phrase: [我心裡]. You'll also hear [心裡很開心] or [心裡有點緊張].
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wo]
I; me
The first-person pronoun 'I' or 'me.'
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.
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
[li]
inside; within
Used after a noun to mean 'inside' or 'within,' as in 'inside my heart/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.
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