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胸怀

xiōnghuái

bosom; broad-mindedness; to cherish (ambition, etc.)

HSK 7-9

Pronunciation

胸xiōng1

First tone: high and level

怀huái2

Second tone: rising

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Usage in this example

Used as a noun for one's bosom hiding sorrow or broad-mindedness over trivialities, and as a verb for cherishing great ambitions.

Example sentence

他把悲伤藏在胸怀深处。

Tā bǎ bēishāng cáng zài xiōnghuái shēnchù.

He hid his sorrow deep in his bosom.

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