Meaning Clues (Semantic)
忄

忄

xīnMeaning ClueMeaning clue Vertical Heart (Feelings / Mind)
Strokes 3 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 18 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Heart, mind, feelings, emotional state

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 忄 inside new characters. It often points toward heart or feeling, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

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3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 忄

Locate component 忄 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Heart, mind, feelings, emotional state)

Use 忄 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to heart, mind, feelings, emotional state.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

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Key Derivative Characters (18 characters)

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忙
mángMeaning Clue
rest of character+忄

busy

快
kuàiMeaning Clue
rest of character+忄

fast

怕
pàMeaning Clue
left part+忄

to fear, to be afraid

情
qíngMeaning Clue
left part+忄

feeling, emotion, affection

慢
mànMeaning Clue
left part+忄

slow

懂
dǒngMeaning Clue
right part+忄

to understand

离
líMeaning Clue
性
xìngMeaning Clue
懒
lǎnMeaning Clue
怪
guàiMeaning Clue
恨
hènMeaning Clue
怀
huáiMeaning Clue
愣
lèngMeaning Clue
惯
guànMeaning Clue
惨
cǎnMeaning Clue
慌
huāngMeaning Clue
忆
yìMeaning Clue
恼
nǎoMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 忄

What role does component 忄 play in Chinese characters?

忄 (xīn) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 忄 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 忄, identify the core semantic family around "Heart, mind, feelings, emotional state", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.