Meanings of 忍心
By ear
Play it, then pick what 忍心 means.
About 忍心
Podcast: 忍心
Podcast: 忍心
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 忍心
忍耐 (rěnnài) - use 忍心 when emphasizing emotional resolve in difficult situations, while 忍耐 focuses more on enduring physical pain or hardship.
Be cautious not to confuse 忍心 with similar phrases that express willingness or ease. It's typically used in more serious contexts, often expressing a deeper emotional struggle. Common collocations include 忍心去做 (to steel oneself to do) or 忍心放弃 (to have the heart to give up).
This phrase is not specifically tied to a particular HSK level, but it shares components with other HSK words related to emotions and actions. Students at HSK 3 and above should focus on the emotional implications and practice using it in context with other verbs expressing difficult actions.
Learners often mix up 忍心 with 忍耐 (to endure) or 忍受 (to bear), which can lead to miscommunication. For example, saying '我忍心忍耐这个' (I endure this) is incorrect; it should be '我忍心做这个' (I have the heart to do this).
Pronunciation of 忍心
Drill the tone of 忍心, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 忍心 to you
Let me explain 忍心 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 忍心 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 忍心?
Learning Lab
Knowing 忍心 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say to have the heart to do sth in Chinese
“to have the heart to do sth” in Chinese is忍心
忍心 (rěn xīn) means to have the heart to endure or to steel oneself to do something difficult or unpleasant. It often implies a sense of resolve or determination, especially when facing emotional challenges or making tough decisions. This phrase can be used in contexts where one must suppress their feelings or discomfort in order to achieve a goal.
When to use 忍心
Be cautious not to confuse 忍心 with similar phrases that express willingness or ease. It's typically used in more serious contexts, often expressing a deeper emotional struggle. Common collocations include 忍心去做 (to steel oneself to do) or 忍心放弃 (to have the heart to give up).
忍心 or something close to it
忍耐 (rěnnài) - use 忍心 when emphasizing emotional resolve in difficult situations, while 忍耐 focuses more on enduring physical pain or hardship.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 忍心 with 忍耐 (to endure) or 忍受 (to bear), which can lead to miscommunication. For example, saying '我忍心忍耐这个' (I endure this) is incorrect; it should be '我忍心做这个' (I have the heart to do this).
Write 忍心
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 忍心 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 忍心?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 忍心
It's often used in more serious contexts, so it's better suited for formal or reflective discussions.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 忍心?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.