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    Using 心理 (xīnlǐ) to express "mindset" or "psychology"

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 心理

    Explanation

    心理 (xīnlǐ) is a noun meaning "mindset," "mentality," or "psychology." It refers to a person's mental state or way of thinking, and is used in both everyday language and academic contexts, such as 心理学 (psychology) or 心理状态 (mental state).

    Examples

    • 考试前很多学生会有紧张的心理。

      Kǎoshì qián hěn duō xuéshēng huì yǒu jǐnzhāng de xīnlǐ.

      Many students feel nervous before exams.

    • 了解消费者的心理对做生意很重要。

      Liǎojiě xiāofèizhě de xīnlǐ duì zuò shēngyì hěn zhòngyào.

      Understanding consumer psychology is very important for doing business.

    • 她的心理承受能力很强，遇到困难也不慌。

      Tā de xīnlǐ chéngshòu nénglì hěn qiáng, yù dào kùnnán yě bù huāng.

      She has great mental resilience and doesn't panic when facing difficulties.

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