xīn​yǎn

shrewdness

Senses

心眼 xīn​yǎn shrewdness

noun · cleverness, calculating ability, or the use of wits in dealing with situations

他心眼多,在生意场上从来没吃过亏。

心眼 xīn​yǎn conscience

noun · a sense of morality or ethical character

做人得凭心眼,不能干那种亏心事。

心眼 xīn​yǎn intention

noun, adverb, punctuation · a person's underlying motive or intent, often implying hidden or malicious aims

谁都看得出来,他没安好心眼。

心眼 xīn​yǎn tolerance

noun · the breadth of one's mind or capacity for patience and broad-mindedness

他的心眼儿很小,容不下一点不同的意见。

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