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AI Study Notes for 心血
心力 (xīnlì) - use 心血 when emphasizing emotional investment, while 心力 focuses more on mental or physical effort.
Common mistakes include confusing 心血 with just 'effort' without the emotional aspect. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing projects, art, or personal endeavors. Be cautious with tone, as the second syllable (血) should be pronounced with a falling tone.
At HSK level 6, students should focus on the emotional nuances of words. 心血 connects with other words expressing effort and emotional investment, such as 努力 (nǔlì, effort) and 用心 (yòngxīn, attentive). Understanding these connections will enrich vocabulary and context.
A common mistake is using 心血 without the emotional nuance, leading to phrases like 'I put in a lot of effort' without the depth of feeling. Instead, say '我投入了很多心血' (wǒ tóurùle hěnduō xīnxuè), which emphasizes the emotional investment.
Pronunciation of 心血
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How to say heart's blood in Chinese
“heart's blood” in Chinese is心血
心血 (xīn xuè) refers to the effort, care, and emotional investment that someone puts into a project or endeavor. It often conveys the idea of pouring one's heart and soul into something, indicating a deep personal commitment and meticulous attention to detail.
When to use 心血
Common mistakes include confusing 心血 with just 'effort' without the emotional aspect. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing projects, art, or personal endeavors. Be cautious with tone, as the second syllable (血) should be pronounced with a falling tone.
心血 or something close to it
心力 (xīnlì) - use 心血 when emphasizing emotional investment, while 心力 focuses more on mental or physical effort.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 心血 without the emotional nuance, leading to phrases like 'I put in a lot of effort' without the depth of feeling. Instead, say '我投入了很多心血' (wǒ tóurùle hěnduō xīnxuè), which emphasizes the emotional investment.
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Grammar Patterns of 心血
心血 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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.
Complete the Sentence
她对这件事倾注了一番____。
She poured a great deal of effort into this matter.
Example Sentences for 心血 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions about 心血
Yes, 心血 can describe the emotional and meticulous effort invested in any project, including business endeavors.
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