Meaning of 心脏
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- heart
Measure word: 顆|颗,個|个
How to use 心脏
心脏 (xīnzàng) is the word for the actual organ, so it shows up in medical and health contexts. It can also mean the core of something, like the center of a city. Example: 他的心脏不太好。(Tā de xīnzàng bú tài hǎo.) His heart is not very healthy.
心 (xīn) is the heart, and 脏 (zàng) means an internal organ, with 月 (the flesh radical) on the left showing it is a body part. Put them together and you get the heart as a physical organ in your chest.
Common mistake: The character 脏 has two readings: zàng in 心脏 (organ) and zāng in 脏 (dirty). Learners often say xīnzāng, which sounds like "dirty heart." Also, do not use 心脏 for feelings. Use 心 (xīn) for emotions, as in 开心 (kāixīn).
心脏 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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心 xīn · heart · 4 strokes
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脏 zāng · dirty · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 心脏.
| 小心 | xiǎoxīn | to be careful; to take care |
| 开心 | kāixīn | to feel happy; to rejoice |
| 关心 | guānxīn | to be concerned about; to care about |
| 中心 | zhōngxīn | center; heart; core |
| 放心 | fàngxīn | to feel relieved; to feel reassured |
| 心情 | xīnqíng | mood; frame of mind |
| 心里 | xīnlǐ | chest; heart; mind |
| 心中 | xīnzhōng | central point; in one's thoughts |
| 信心 | xìnxīn | confidence; faith (in sb or sth) |
| 伤心 | shāngxīn | to grieve; to be broken-hearted |
| 内心 | nèixīn | heart; innermost being; (math.) incenter |
| 决心 | juéxīn | determination; resolution |
Questions about 心脏
What does 心脏 mean?
心脏 (xīnzàng) means "heart" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 心脏?
心脏 is made of 2 characters: 心 (4 strokes), 脏 (10 strokes). That is 14 strokes in total.
Is 心脏 an HSK word?
Yes. 心脏 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 心脏 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 心脏 is written 心臟.
What is the difference between 心 and 心脏?
心 (xīn) can mean the heart organ, but it also covers mind, feelings and intentions, as in 关心 (guānxīn) and 心情 (xīnqíng). 心脏 (xīnzàng) refers only to the physical organ or, figuratively, a central core.
How do you say heart disease or heart attack in Chinese?
Heart disease is 心脏病 (xīnzàngbìng). A sudden heart attack is often described as 心脏病发作 (xīnzàngbìng fāzuò).