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March 24, 2026
衷zhōng(zhong1)
The character 衷 (zhōng) refers to one's inner feelings or heartfelt emotions. It is often used to express sincerity or deep emotional connections, particularly in contexts where honesty and authenticity are valued, such as in relationships or personal expressions.
Strokes10Radical衣Frequency#33325DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing one's inner feelings authentically is highly valued, especially in relationships. The concept of sincerity (诚) is closely tied to trust and respect, making 衷 a significant character in social interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a heart (❤️) at the center of a wall (衷). The wall represents the barriers we put up, but the heart symbolizes our true feelings that lie behind it. Remember the pronunciation 'zhōng' by thinking of 'zone' where we keep our heartfelt emotions safe.
Meanings of 衷
zhōng(zhong1)
1inner feelings
2sincere, heartfelt
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About 衷
衷Simplified
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衣Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#33325Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
心 (xīn) vs 感 (gǎn) — choose 衷 (zhōng) for emphasis on sincerity in emotions, while 心 (xīn) refers to the heart or mind, and 感 (gǎn) relates to feelings or sensations.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a heart (❤️) at the center of a wall (衷). The wall represents the barriers we put up, but the heart symbolizes our true feelings that lie behind it. Remember the pronunciation 'zhōng' by thinking of 'zone' where we keep our heartfelt emotions safe.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 衷 with similar characters that convey different meanings. It is typically used in formal contexts, especially when discussing emotions or intentions. Common collocations include '衷心' (sincere) and '衷情' (inner feelings).
HSK Study Tips
While 衷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners at higher levels who are exploring nuanced emotional expressions. Focus on understanding how it fits into phrases that convey sincerity or deep feelings, which are often used in literature and formal speech.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing one's inner feelings authentically is highly valued, especially in relationships. The concept of sincerity (诚) is closely tied to trust and respect, making 衷 a significant character in social interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 衷 in casual contexts where simpler terms like 心 (heart) would suffice. For example, saying '我衷喜欢这本书' (I sincerely like this book) is incorrect; it should be '我很喜欢这本书' (I really like this book).
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Grammar Patterns of 衷
衷 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我知道那根本没什么大不了的，所以有些无动于____。
I know it's nothing serious and I feel quite unemotional about it.
Example Sentences for 衷 (10)
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我知道那根本没什么大不了的，所以有些无动于衷。
wǒ zhī dào nà gēn běn méi shí mó dà bù le de， ， suǒ yǐ yǒu xiē wú dòng yú。
I know it's nothing serious and I feel quite unemotional about it.
She was, and remained, extremely sociable, enjoying dancing, golf, tennis, skating and bicycling.
8
真的很棒，我由衷地喜欢。
zhēn de hěn bàng， ， wǒ yóu zhōng dì xǐ。
It was smashing. I really enjoyed it.
9
汤姆为他自己获得的所有成功由衷地感激。
tāng mǔ wéi tā zì jǐ huò dé de suǒ yǒu chéng gōng yóu zhōng dì gǎn jī。
Tom is genuinely appreciative of all the success he's had.
10
我装作一副无动于衷的样子，递给她200美元钞票。
wǒ zhuāng zuò yī fù wú dòng yú zhōng de yàng zǐ， ， dì gěi200 tā 200 měi yuán。
Affecting nonchalance, I handed her two hundred dollar bills.
Cultural Notes for 衷
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, expressing one's inner feelings authentically is highly valued, especially in relationships. The concept of sincerity (诚) is closely tied to trust and respect, making 衷 a significant character in social interactions.
Word Family of 衷
Words Containing This Character12
衷心zhōngxīnheartfelt
热衷rèzhōngto be fond of熱衷
初衷chūzhōngoriginal intention or aspiration
由衷yóuzhōngheartfelt
无动于衷wúdòngyúzhōngaloof無動於衷
苦衷sorrow
衷zhōnginner feelings
折衷to compromise
言不由衷saying one thing but meaning sth different
莫衷一是no unanimous decision
折衷主义eclecticism折衷主義
隐衷a secret隱衷
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 衷
Common phrases include '衷心祝福' (heartfelt wishes) and '衷情' (inner feelings). These expressions emphasize sincerity in communication.
Yes, while it is more formal, you can use 衷 in everyday conversations when discussing sincere feelings or intentions.
It is more commonly found in written language, especially in literature or formal speeches, but can be used in spoken contexts when emphasizing sincerity.
