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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
心目xīnmùmindHSK 6, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #8858, Hard
心目xīnmùviewHSK 6, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #8858, Hard
xīnmù(xin1mu4)xin mu T1
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March 24, 2026

心目xīnmù(xin1mu4)

心目 (xīn mù) refers to one's mind or perspective, often indicating how one perceives or views something. It can express personal opinions or feelings about a subject, emphasizing the subjective nature of perception.

Strokes9Frequency#8858DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, personal views and feelings are often valued in social contexts, such as during discussions or family gatherings, where expressing your 心目 can foster deeper connections.

Memory tip

Imagine a heart (心) and an eye (目) together: your heart sees what your mind perceives. Picture a person holding a heart-shaped magnifying glass, looking at the world through their feelings.

Meanings of 心目

xīnmù(xin1mu4)
1mind
2view
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心目Simplified
9Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

心中 (xīnzhōng) refers to one's heart or inner feelings, emphasizing emotional aspects rather than perspective; 观点 (guāndiǎn) specifically means viewpoint or opinion in a more objective sense.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 心目 with similar terms like 观点 (guān diǎn), which means 'viewpoint' more formally. This term is more informal and subjective, often used in conversation rather than writing.

HSK Study Tips

Though not explicitly part of HSK vocabulary, focus on how 心目 connects with other words related to thoughts and feelings, such as 思想 (sī xiǎng) and 意见 (yì jiàn). Practice using it in sentences to express opinions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 心目 with 心理 (xīn lǐ), which means 'psychology' or 'mentality.' For example, saying '我的心理是...' (My psychology is...) is incorrect when you mean to express your opinion; use 心目 instead.

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Component characters

心xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes心
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目mùeye
HSK 15 strokes目
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How to say mind in Chinese

“mind” in Chinese is心目xīnmù

心目 (xīn mù) refers to one's mind or perspective, often indicating how one perceives or views something. It can express personal opinions or feelings about a subject, emphasizing the subjective nature of perception.

When to use 心目

Be careful not to confuse 心目 with similar terms like 观点 (guān diǎn), which means 'viewpoint' more formally. This term is more informal and subjective, often used in conversation rather than writing.

心目 or something close to it

心中 (xīnzhōng) refers to one's heart or inner feelings, emphasizing emotional aspects rather than perspective; 观点 (guāndiǎn) specifically means viewpoint or opinion in a more objective sense.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 心目 with 心理 (xīn lǐ), which means 'psychology' or 'mentality.' For example, saying '我的心理是...' (My psychology is...) is incorrect when you mean to express your opinion; use 心目 instead.

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You can say, '在我心目中,他是个好人' (In my view, he is a good person).

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