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黑心 hēi xīn — ruthless and lacking in conscience

hēi (first tone, high and level) xīn (first tone, high and level)hei1 xin1

ruthless and lacking in conscience

Levels 7–9· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardnoun
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Meanings

  1. ruthless and lacking in conscience

    ruthless and lacking in conscience; vicious mind full of hatred and jealousy; black core (flaw in pottery)

    noun

Character breakdown

  • 心
    xīn (first tone, high and level)

    heart; mind, feelings, intention; the centre of something (中心)

    4 strokesRadical 心