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黑心 (hēi xīn): ruthless and lacking in conscience

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adjective, noun

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Pinyin
Meaning: ruthless and lacking in conscience
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adjective, noun

Full definitions

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

Chinese explanation

形容人非常坏，为了自己的利益不顾别人的痛苦，一点良心都没有。这种人常常用不正当的手段赚钱或害人。
指食物、商品等质量很差或有害，例如用了不好的材料做的食品。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

black

HSK 4

heart

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