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心得 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
心得xīndéwhat one has learned (through experience, reading etc)HSK 7, v, rank #22930, Hard
心得xīndéknowledgeHSK 7, v, rank #22930, Hard
心得xīndéinsightHSK 7, v, rank #22930, Hard
心得xīndéunderstandingHSK 7, v, rank #22930, Hard
心得xīndétipsHSK 7, v, rank #22930, Hard
心得xīndé>项[xiàng],個HSK 7, v, rank #22930, Hard
心得xīndé>个[gè]HSK 7, v, rank #22930, Hard
xīndé(xin1de2) T1
  1. 1what one has learned (through experience, reading etc)
  2. 2knowledge
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March 24, 2026
心得xīndé(xin1de2)

心得 refers to the insights or knowledge gained through personal experience or study. Commonly used in contexts like sharing learnings from a course or life experiences, it emphasizes personal understanding and reflection.

Frequency#22930DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sharing one's 心得 is often seen as a way to build relationships and foster community, reflecting the value placed on collective learning and wisdom.

Memory Tip

Think of 心 (heart) as the place where your true insights are stored, and 得 (to obtain) as the act of acquiring these lessons. Imagine your heart collecting valuable gems of knowledge from experiences, making them your '心得'.

Meanings of 心得

xīndé(xin1de2)
1what one has learned (through experience, reading etc)
2knowledge
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About 心得

心得Simplified
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#22930Frequency Rank
Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 心得

Quick Contrast

体会 (tǐhuì) - use 心得 when emphasizing insights gained from personal experience, while 体会 focuses more on the understanding or realization itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 心 (heart) as the place where your true insights are stored, and 得 (to obtain) as the act of acquiring these lessons. Imagine your heart collecting valuable gems of knowledge from experiences, making them your '心得'.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 心得 with simple knowledge (知识, zhīshì), but心得 emphasizes personal insights. It is more commonly used in informal settings when discussing personal learning experiences. Be cautious with tones, as mispronouncing 得 can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 心得 is significant for expressing deeper understanding. Students should focus on how it can be used in various contexts, especially when discussing personal growth or knowledge sharing, linking it to other HSK 6 vocabulary related to learning.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sharing one's 心得 is often seen as a way to build relationships and foster community, reflecting the value placed on collective learning and wisdom.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 心得 with experiences (经验), but they are not interchangeable. For example, saying '我有很多心得' instead of '我有很多经验' can lead to confusion about whether you are referring to insights or just experiences.

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Pronunciation of 心得

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Component Characters

xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes
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destructural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
HSK 211 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 心得

心得 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 5

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他那番严厉无情的话让她伤____大哭起来。

She burst into tears, stung by the harshness of his words.

Example Sentences for 心得 (3)

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他那番严厉无情的话让她伤心得大哭起来。

tā nà fān yán lì wú qíng de huà ràng tā shāng xīn dé dà kū qǐ lái。

She burst into tears, stung by the harshness of his words.
2
她恶心得直发抖。

tā è xīn dé zhí fā dǒu。

She gave a dramatic shudder of repulsion.
3
他伤心得讲不出话来。

tā shāng xīn dé jiǎng bù chū huà lái。

He was too distressed to talk.

Cultural Notes for 心得

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, sharing one's 心得 is often seen as a way to build relationships and foster community, reflecting the value placed on collective learning and wisdom.

Frequently Asked Questions about 心得

You can say, '我想分享我的学习心得' (I want to share my learning insights).