衷心 zhōngxīn heartfelt
heartfelt; wholehearted; cordial
How to remember 衷心: 衷 sincere + 心 heart = heartfelt.
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How it is used
- Heartfelt / from the bottom of one's heart - 衷心感谢 (zhōngxīn gǎnxiè) heartfelt thanks; 衷心祝愿 (zhōngxīn zhùyuàn) sincere wishes.
- Formal, warm register used in speeches, cards, and good wishes; adverbial before 感谢/祝福/希望.
- 衷 = inner/sincere; near-synonym 由衷 (yóuzhōng) is similar but more descriptive of genuineness.
Example sentences
- 我衷心感谢您。 Wǒ zhōngxīngǎnxiè nín.I thank you with all my heart.