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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
多心duōxīnoversensitiveHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #42140, Very Hard
多心duōxīnsuspiciousHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #42140, Very Hard
duōxīn(duo1xin1)duo xin T1
  1. 1oversensitive
  2. 2suspicious
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March 24, 2026

多心duōxīn(duo1xin1)

多心 (duō xīn) refers to someone who is overly sensitive or suspicious, often interpreting others' actions or comments as having hidden motives. This term is commonly used in contexts where a person may be perceived as paranoid or excessively concerned about their relationships or social interactions.

Strokes10Frequency#42140DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, being 多心 can be viewed as a sign of emotional intelligence or sensitivity, but it can also indicate insecurity. This reflects a cultural nuance where interpersonal relationships are highly valued, and misunderstandings can easily arise.

Memory tip

Imagine a person with two hearts (多心) constantly worrying about what others think of them. The '多' (duō) means 'more' or 'many', and '心' (xīn) means 'heart' or 'mind'. Picture them overthinking every small gesture, as if their two hearts are racing with doubt.

Meanings of 多心

duōxīn(duo1xin1)
1oversensitive
2suspicious
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多心Simplified
10Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

多疑 (duō yí) - use 多心 when emphasizing emotional sensitivity and relational concerns, while 多疑 focuses more on suspicion and doubt.

Usage Notes

多心 is generally informal and can carry a negative connotation, implying that someone is being unreasonable or too emotional. Be cautious when using it, as it may offend someone who feels they are being misunderstood. Common collocations include '多心的人' (a sensitive person) or '不要多心' (don't be overly sensitive).

HSK Study Tips

This term is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list. However, understanding it can enhance your ability to discuss emotional states and interpersonal dynamics, which are common topics at HSK Level 3 and above. Focus on contextual usage and related emotional vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 多心 with 忧心 (yōu xīn), which means 'worried' or 'anxious'. For example, saying '我很多心' (I am very多心) is incorrect; it should be '我很忧心' if you mean to express worry.

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Component characters

多duōmany
HSK 16 strokes夕
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心xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes心
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How to say oversensitive in Chinese

“oversensitive” in Chinese is多心duōxīn

多心 (duō xīn) refers to someone who is overly sensitive or suspicious, often interpreting others' actions or comments as having hidden motives. This term is commonly used in contexts where a person may be perceived as paranoid or excessively concerned about their relationships or social interactions.

When to use 多心

多心 is generally informal and can carry a negative connotation, implying that someone is being unreasonable or too emotional. Be cautious when using it, as it may offend someone who feels they are being misunderstood. Common collocations include '多心的人' (a sensitive person) or '不要多心' (don't be overly sensitive).

多心 or something close to it

多疑 (duō yí) - use 多心 when emphasizing emotional sensitivity and relational concerns, while 多疑 focuses more on suspicion and doubt.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 多心 with 忧心 (yōu xīn), which means 'worried' or 'anxious'. For example, saying '我很多心' (I am very多心) is incorrect; it should be '我很忧心' if you mean to express worry.

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It translates to 'oversensitive' or 'suspicious'.

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