dìng xīn

定 心

Level:

SW HSK 3

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1
adj.relieved; unruffled
- dìng xīn wán
  定心丸
  something that soothes one's nerves
synonym
fàng xīn放心 ān xīn安心 kuān xīn宽心
2
v.reassure; tranquillize; feel at ease
- tā dìng xīn gōng zuò
  他定心工作。
  He works in a relaxed and calm manner.
- nà bǐ qián zhǎo dào le zhè yī xia tā kě dìng xīn le
  那笔钱找到了，这一下他可定心了。
  Now that the money was found, he could feel relieved.
synonym
ān xīn安心 kuān xīn宽心 yā jīng压惊
3
v.centering; mark with the center
- dìng xīn zhuāng zhì
  定心装置
  centering device

Separable word
"定" and "心" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 他总是定不下心做事。
  He is always distracted in doing things.
- 怎么才能定下心来做事？
  How can I concentrate on my work?
- 这次他终于定下了心。
  This time he has finally made up his mind.

定心