枕心

Mandarin · pinyin zhěn xīn

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  1. bare pillow (i.e. the pillow without pillow-case)
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枕
zhěn · pillow
心
xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
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3–1 · zhen3 xin1

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noun

  1. bare pillow; pillow without a pillowcase

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