心思 xīnsi mind
mind; thoughts; inclination; mood
How to remember 心思: 心 heart + 思 think = mind.
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How it is used
- Refers to thoughts, mental energy, or mood - 我没心思吃饭 (wǒ méi xīnsi chī fàn) I'm not in the mood to eat; 花心思 (put thought/effort in).
- Broader than 心事 (a specific worry): 心思 is where your mind/attention is directed, or hidden intentions (猜心思 guess someone's mind).
- Note the neutral tone 思 (xīnsi); 用心思/费心思 means to expend mental effort.