心意 xīnyì intention
intention; regard; kindly feelings
How to remember 心意: 心 heart + 意 idea = intention.
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How it is used
- The kindly feeling or intention behind a gesture, especially a gift - 礼物不贵，是我的一点心意 (lǐwù bú guì, shì wǒ de yìdiǎn xīnyì) the gift is small, just a token of my feelings.
- Emphasizes heartfelt goodwill, not a plan; the humble 一点心意 downplays a present.
- Also 'what someone truly wants' as in 猜心意; warm, gift-giving register.