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心病 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
心病xīnbìnganxietyHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #27992, Very Hard
心病xīnbìngsore pointHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #27992, Very Hard
心病xīnbìngsecret worryHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #27992, Very Hard
心病xīnbìngmental disorderHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #27992, Very Hard
心病xīnbìngheart disease (medicine)HSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #27992, Very Hard
xīnbìng(xin1bing4)xin bing T1
  1. 1anxiety
  2. 2sore point
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March 24, 2026

心病xīnbìng(xin1bing4)

心病 refers to a condition of anxiety or mental distress, often stemming from internal worries or emotional struggles. It can also denote a metaphorical sore point that causes discomfort or concern in someone's life, and in a medical context, it can refer to heart disease.

Strokes14Frequency#27992DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, mental health has traditionally been a taboo topic, but phrases like 心病 are gradually entering the conversation, reflecting a shift towards greater openness about emotional struggles.

Memory tip

Imagine your heart (心) carrying a heavy burden (病) of worries. Visualize a heart weighed down by a backpack filled with anxious thoughts, making it difficult to breathe—this helps connect the character's meaning to its form.

Meanings of 心病

xīnbìng(xin1bing4)
1anxiety
2sore point
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心病Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

心病 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing emotional well-being. A frequent mistake is to translate it too literally as 'heart disease' without considering the emotional connotation; remember that it often describes mental states rather than physical ailments.

HSK Study Tips

Although 心病 is not an official HSK word, it connects with other HSK vocabulary related to emotions and health. Focus on understanding how this term fits into discussions about mental health, which is increasingly relevant in modern Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 心病 with physical ailments, using it in a context like '我有心病(心脏病),' which translates to 'I have heart disease,' instead of understanding its metaphorical use related to emotional issues. The correct context is more about emotional distress.

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Component characters

心xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes心
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病bìngillness
HSK 110 strokes疒
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How to say anxiety in Chinese

“anxiety” in Chinese is心病xīnbìng

心病 refers to a condition of anxiety or mental distress, often stemming from internal worries or emotional struggles. It can also denote a metaphorical sore point that causes discomfort or concern in someone's life, and in a medical context, it can refer to heart disease.

When to use 心病

心病 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing emotional well-being. A frequent mistake is to translate it too literally as 'heart disease' without considering the emotional connotation; remember that it often describes mental states rather than physical ailments.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 心病 with physical ailments, using it in a context like '我有心病(心脏病),' which translates to 'I have heart disease,' instead of understanding its metaphorical use related to emotional issues. The correct context is more about emotional distress.

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While 心病 can be used in a medical context to mean heart disease, it primarily relates to mental and emotional issues.

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