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心懷

简心怀 · 繁心懷

Mandarin · pinyin xīn huái

to harbor (thoughts)
to cherish
to entertain (illusions)

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心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
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怀: huái · bosom, breast; carry in bosom

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1–2 · xin1 huai2

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verb

to harbor; to entertain; to cherish

noun

intention; purpose
state of mind; mood

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