心结 xīn jié

a matter that gnaws at one's mind; preoccupation

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. a matter that gnaws at one's mind
  2. 2. preoccupation
  3. 3. sore point
  4. 4. rancor

Characters

Character Meaning
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention
结 jié HSK 3
to tie; knot; to bind