心灵 xīnlíng bright
bright; smart; quick-witted; heart; thoughts; spirit
How to remember 心灵: 心 heart + 灵 spirit = bright.
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How it is used
- The heart/soul / inner spirit: 心灵美 (xīnlíng měi) inner beauty, 心灵鸡汤 (xīnlíng jītāng) 'chicken soup for the soul,' 心灵手巧 (clever and dexterous).
- Refers to the inner mental/emotional world and spirit, not the physical heart.
- Literary/emotional; 心灵鸡汤 (feel-good/inspirational content) is a very common phrase.