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March 24, 2026
心血xīnxuè(xin1xue4)
心血 (xīn xuè) refers to the effort, care, and emotional investment that someone puts into a project or endeavor. It often conveys the idea of pouring one's heart and soul into something, indicating a deep personal commitment and meticulous attention to detail.
Frequency#9543DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 心血 is deeply tied to the notion of dedication and familial love, often used when talking about sacrifices made for family or the time spent nurturing relationships. It reflects the cultural value placed on effort and care in personal and professional projects.
Memory Tip
Imagine your heart (心) pumping out blood (血) every time you work hard on something you care about. Visualize a painter, using their heart's blood to create a masterpiece, making the effort not just about the work but also about the passion behind it.
Meanings of 心血
xīnxuè(xin1xue4)
1heart's blood
2expenditure (for some project)
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心血Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9543Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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心力 (xīnlì) - use 心血 when emphasizing emotional investment, while 心力 focuses more on mental or physical effort.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine your heart (心) pumping out blood (血) every time you work hard on something you care about. Visualize a painter, using their heart's blood to create a masterpiece, making the effort not just about the work but also about the passion behind it.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 心血 with just 'effort' without the emotional aspect. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing projects, art, or personal endeavors. Be cautious with tone, as the second syllable (血) should be pronounced with a falling tone.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK level 6, students should focus on the emotional nuances of words. 心血 connects with other words expressing effort and emotional investment, such as 努力 (nǔlì, effort) and 用心 (yòngxīn, attentive). Understanding these connections will enrich vocabulary and context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 心血 is deeply tied to the notion of dedication and familial love, often used when talking about sacrifices made for family or the time spent nurturing relationships. It reflects the cultural value placed on effort and care in personal and professional projects.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 心血 without the emotional nuance, leading to phrases like 'I put in a lot of effort' without the depth of feeling. Instead, say '我投入了很多心血' (wǒ tóurùle hěnduō xīnxuè), which emphasizes the emotional investment.
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Grammar Patterns of 心血
心血 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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.
The record was the brainchild of rock star Bob Geldof.
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哈姆内特认为对环境的关注不是一时心血来潮。
hā mǔ nèi tè rèn wéi duì huán jìng de guān zhù bù shì yī shí xīn xiě lái cháo。
Hamnett does not believe environmental concern is a passing fad.
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她突然心血来潮要把头发染成绿色.
tā tū rán xīn xiě lái cháo yào bǎ tóu fā rǎn chéng lǜ sè.
She suddenly took it into her head to dye her hair green.
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为了我挨斗,她心血都快要熬干了.
wéi le wǒ āi dǒu, , tā xīn xiě dū kuài yào āo gān.
She was almost worn out with worry as I was denounced.
Cultural Notes for 心血
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 心血 is deeply tied to the notion of dedication and familial love, often used when talking about sacrifices made for family or the time spent nurturing relationships. It reflects the cultural value placed on effort and care in personal and professional projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about 心血
Yes, 心血 can describe the emotional and meticulous effort invested in any project, including business endeavors.
While it generally has a positive connotation, it can also imply that too much effort was wasted on something not worthwhile.
