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In one's heart in Chinese

in one's heart · HSK 3

心里 xīn li

  1. 心 xīn heart
  2. 里 lǐ inside

他心里很难过,但没说出来。 He felt very sad inside, but didn't say it.

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How do you say in one's heart in Chinese?

In one's heart in Chinese is 心里 (xīn li).

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