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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
心胸xīnxiōngbreadth of mindHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #12015, Very Hard
xīnxiōng(xin1xiong1)xin xiong T1
  1. 1breadth of mind
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March 24, 2026

心胸xīnxiōng(xin1xiong1)

心胸 refers to a person's capacity for understanding and tolerance, often translated as 'broad-mindedness' or 'generosity of spirit.' It is used to describe someone who is open-minded and accepting of different ideas and opinions, especially in social or interpersonal contexts.

Strokes14Frequency#12015DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, having a broad mind (心胸开阔) is highly valued as it reflects one's ability to coexist peacefully with others and to foster harmony in relationships, which is a key aspect of social interactions.

Memory tip

Imagine a heart (心) and a wide chest (胸) together, symbolizing a person with a big heart and an expansive mind. Visualize this person embracing diverse ideas and cultures, which helps you remember that '心胸' means having a broad mind.

Meanings of 心胸

xīnxiōng(xin1xiong1)
1breadth of mind
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心胸Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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心态 (xīntài) - 心胸 emphasizes openness and tolerance towards others, while 心态 refers more to one's mental state or attitude.

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in a positive context to praise someone's character. It's important to note that it can be used both formally and informally, but avoid using it in situations where you might appear to be criticizing someone's narrow-mindedness.

HSK Study Tips

心胸 is not currently an HSK vocabulary word, but it connects with HSK Level 4 words related to personality and character traits. Students should focus on understanding how this word fits into discussions about empathy and openness.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 心胸 with similar terms like 心态 or 心情, which pertain to attitude or mood. A common error is saying '我有心态' instead of '我有心胸' when trying to express open-mindedness.

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Component characters

心xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes心
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胸xiōngbreast, bosom; heart, mind
HSK 610 strokes⺼
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How to say breadth of mind in Chinese

“breadth of mind” in Chinese is心胸xīnxiōng

心胸 refers to a person's capacity for understanding and tolerance, often translated as 'broad-mindedness' or 'generosity of spirit.' It is used to describe someone who is open-minded and accepting of different ideas and opinions, especially in social or interpersonal contexts.

When to use 心胸

This term is generally used in a positive context to praise someone's character. It's important to note that it can be used both formally and informally, but avoid using it in situations where you might appear to be criticizing someone's narrow-mindedness.

心胸 or something close to it

心态 (xīntài) - 心胸 emphasizes openness and tolerance towards others, while 心态 refers more to one's mental state or attitude.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 心胸 with similar terms like 心态 or 心情, which pertain to attitude or mood. A common error is saying '我有心态' instead of '我有心胸' when trying to express open-mindedness.

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Frequently asked questions about 心胸

心态 refers to one's attitude or mindset, while 心胸 specifically denotes the breadth of one's mind or tolerance. They can be related but focus on different aspects of character.

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