- 心里话 xīnlihuà innermost thoughtsone's true feelings or thoughts that are usually kept private
- 心里有数 xīnlǐyǒushù well awareto have a clear understanding of a situation; to know the score or have a plan in mind
- 心里痒痒 xīnlǐyǎngyang itchingto feel a strong urge to do something
- 心里美萝卜 xīnliměiluóbo roseheart radishChinese roseheart radish (shinrimei radish), green on the outside and purple-red on the inside, a favorite Beijing vegetable
- 往心里去 wǎngxīnliqù take to heartto take something personally or seriously; to let something affect one's emotions or to give it significant weight
- 记在心里 jìzàixīnli rememberTo keep in mind; to store in one's heart; to remember perfectly.
- 心里有谱 xīnlǐyǒupǔ have a planto have a plan in mind
- 心里有鬼 xīnliyǒuguǐ guilty conscienceto feel uneasy or apprehensive because one has done something wrong or shameful