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-====== xīnshì: 心事 - Something Weighing on One's Mind, a Worry, a Secret Preoccupation ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** 心事, xinshi, what does xinshi mean, Chinese word for worry, something on my mind in Chinese, 心事 vs 烦恼, Chinese emotional words, learn Chinese, Contextual Chinese, how to use xinshi. +
-  * **Summary:** Discover the meaning of **心事 (xīnshì)**, a common Chinese term that goes beyond a simple "worry." This page explains why **心事** refers to a deeper, more personal "heart matter"—a secret preoccupation or emotional burden that weighs on your mind. Learn how to use it in conversation, understand its cultural significance related to emotional privacy in China, and see how it differs from words like `烦恼 (fánnǎo)` and `问题 (wèntí)`. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** xīnshì +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** Something weighing on one's mind; a secret worry or personal preoccupation. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **心事 (xīnshì)** literally translates to "heart matter." Think of it as a concern, worry, or even a secret crush that you carry inside your heart. It’s not just a fleeting annoyance; it's something that occupies your thoughts, makes you quiet or distant, and is often difficult to share with others. It's the internal weight you feel when something is troubling you personally. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **心 (xīn):** This character means "heart," but in Chinese, it also represents the "mind" and "feelings." The ancient character is a pictogram of a human heart. It's the center of both emotion and thought. +
-  * **事 (shì):** This character means "matter," "affair," "thing," or "business." It refers to an event or a situation. +
-  * When combined, **心事 (xīnshì)** creates the very poetic and accurate concept of a "heart matter"—an affair or issue that is held within one's heart and mind. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-In Chinese culture, there is traditionally a higher value placed on emotional restraint and not burdening others with one's personal problems (a concept known as 不想麻烦别人, `bù xiǎng máfan biérén`). This makes the idea of **心事 (xīnshì)** particularly significant. +
-A **心事** is often kept private. People might carry it for a long time without speaking about it. Therefore, asking a friend, "你是不是有什么心事？" (Do you have something on your mind?) is a sign of deep trust and intimacy. It's an invitation to share a personal burden, not a casual "What's up?". +
-This contrasts with Western, particularly American, cultural norms that often encourage "talking it out" immediately. While a Westerner might openly say, "I'm so worried about my job interview," a Chinese person might keep that anxiety as a **心事**, appearing quiet or distracted until a close friend gently inquires. Having a **心事** suggests a state of inner turmoil that isn't for public display. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**心事** is a very common word in daily life, especially in personal conversations among friends and family. +
-  * **Expressing Concern:** It's often used when you notice a friend is acting unusually quiet, sad, or distracted. Asking about their **心事** is a way of showing you care. +
-  * **Social Media:** Younger people might post vague updates on platforms like WeChat Moments or Weibo, such as "有心事，睡不着" (yǒu xīnshì, shuì bù zháo - "Something on my mind, can't sleep") to signal they are going through something without revealing the details. +
-  * **Connotation and Formality:** The term is informal and carries a slightly negative or heavy connotation, as it implies a burden. You wouldn't use it in a formal business report. It almost always refers to personal, emotional, or relational issues rather than practical problems. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 你今天看起来闷闷不乐的，是不是有**心事**？ +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ jīntiān kànqǐlái mèn mèn bù lè de, shì bu shì yǒu **xīnshì**? +
-    * English: You seem down today, is there something weighing on your mind? +
-    * Analysis: This is a very common and caring way to ask a friend to open up. `闷闷不乐 (mèn mèn bù lè)` means "glum" or "depressed," a state often caused by a **心事**. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 她把**心事**都写在了日记里。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā bǎ **xīnshì** dōu xiě zài le rìjì lǐ. +
-    * English: She wrote down everything that was on her mind in her diary. +
-    * Analysis: This highlights the private nature of a **心事**. A diary is a classic place to confide one's secret worries. The `把 (bǎ)` structure is used here to show the disposal of the object (`心事`) to a location (`日记里`). +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 他的**心事**很重，所以最近总是失眠。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā de **xīnshì** hěn zhòng, suǒyǐ zuìjìn zǒngshì shīmián. +
-    * English: He has something heavy on his mind, so he's been suffering from insomnia lately. +
-    * Analysis: **心事** can be described with adjectives like `重 (zhòng)` meaning "heavy," emphasizing the feeling of a burden. `失眠 (shīmián)` (insomnia) is a common consequence. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 这是我的**心事**，我不想告诉任何人。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè shì wǒ de **xīnshì**, wǒ bù xiǎng gàosù rènhé rén. +
-    * English: This is my own personal worry, and I don't want to tell anyone. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence directly states the secretive aspect of a **心事**. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 女儿长大了，也开始有自己的**心事**了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǚ'ér zhǎng dà le, yě kāishǐ yǒu zìjǐ de **xīnshì** le. +
-    * English: My daughter has grown up and is starting to have her own secret worries. +
-    * Analysis: This is often said by parents to describe a teenager's transition into a more private, complex emotional world. It's a sign of growing up. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 和好朋友聊了聊，我心里的**心事**终于解开了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Hé hǎo péngyǒu liáo le liáo, wǒ xīnlǐ de **xīnshì** zhōngyú jiěkāi le. +
-    * English: After chatting with a good friend, the worry in my heart was finally resolved. +
-    * Analysis: A **心事** can be `解开 (jiěkāi)`, which literally means "to untie" or "unravel." This metaphor beautifully captures the feeling of relief after sharing a burden. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 他对她的**心事**，我们这些旁观者都看出来了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā duì tā de **xīnshì**, wǒmen zhèxiē pángguānzhě dōu kàn chūlái le. +
-    * English: We bystanders could all see his unspoken feelings for her. +
-    * Analysis: **心事** can also refer to a secret love or unconfessed feelings. It’s a "heart matter" that isn't necessarily negative, but is still a heavy, private preoccupation. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 别把**心事**都藏在心里，说出来会好受一点。 +
-    * Pinyin: Bié bǎ **xīnshì** dōu cáng zài xīnlǐ, shuō chūlái huì hǎoshòu yīdiǎn. +
-    * English: Don't hide all your worries in your heart; you'll feel better if you talk about them. +
-    * Analysis: Here, the verb `藏 (cáng)` means "to hide." This is a common piece of advice given to someone who clearly has a **心事**. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 这件**心事**困扰了我好几个星期。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè jiàn **xīnshì** kùnrǎo le wǒ hǎo jǐ gè xīngqī. +
-    * English: This matter has been troubling me for several weeks. +
-    * Analysis: The verb `困扰 (kùnrǎo)` means "to trouble" or "to perplex." It's a stronger word that emphasizes the distress caused by the **心事**. Notice the measure word for **心事** is `件 (jiàn)`. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 我看他有**心事**的样子，就没去打扰他。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ kàn tā yǒu **xīnshì** de yàngzi, jiù méi qù dǎrǎo tā. +
-    * English: I saw he looked like he had something on his mind, so I didn't go bother him. +
-    * Analysis: This shows social awareness. Recognizing someone has a `心事的样子` (the appearance of having a **心事**) often means giving them space. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-A frequent mistake for learners is to use **心事** for any kind of problem. It is crucial to distinguish it from other "problem" words. +
-  *   **心事 (xīnshì) vs. 问题 (wèntí):** +
-    *   **心事** is an emotional, personal, internal burden. +
-    *   **问题 (wèntí)** is a general problem or question, often practical and external. +
-    *   **Incorrect:** 我的数学有一个**心事**。 (Wǒ de shùxué yǒu yí gè xīnshì.) +
-    *   **Correct:** 我有一个数学**问题**。 (Wǒ yǒu yí gè shùxué wèntí.) - I have a math problem. +
-  *   **心事 (xīnshì) vs. 烦恼 (fánnǎo):** +
-    *   **心事** is deeper, more specific, and often kept secret. It's a "heavy heart." +
-    *   **烦恼 (fánnǎo)** is more of a general "annoyance," "trouble," or "vexation." It can be caused by external factors (e.g., traffic, noisy neighbors) and is less personal. You can have many `烦恼` at once, but usually only one or two deep `心事`. +
-    *   **Example:** "最近**烦恼**很多，工作不顺，天气又热。" (Lately I have many troubles: work isn't going well, and the weather is hot.) This is a collection of annoyances, not a single, deep **心事**. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[烦恼]] (fánnǎo) - Annoyance, vexation, trouble. More superficial and often more external than `心事`. +
-  * [[秘密]] (mìmì) - A secret. A `心事` is often a `秘密`, but a `秘密` (like a surprise party plan) is not necessarily a `心事`. +
-  * [[操心]] (cāoxīn) - A verb meaning "to worry about" or "to be concerned about," usually used when one person worries about another's well-being (e.g., a mother `操心`s for her child). +
-  * [[心里话]] (xīnlǐhuà) - Words from the heart; one's true, innermost thoughts. This is what you speak when you finally share your `心事`. +
-  * [[纠结]] (jiūjié) - To be conflicted, "tangled up" inside. This describes the state of mind a person with a `心事` often has. +
-  * [[忧郁]] (yōuyù) - Melancholy, gloomy, depressed. A prolonged `心事` can lead to feelings of `忧郁`. +
-  * [[解开心结]] (jiě kāi xīnjié) - To resolve a knot in one's heart. A `心结` (heart knot) is a very similar concept to `心事`, and this phrase means to find resolution. +
-  * [[闷]] (mèn) - Stuffy; bored; repressed. When used for emotions, it means to keep feelings bottled up, which is what one does with a `心事`.+