心血 meaning and pronunciation

心血
Simplified/traditional word

心血 English definition

xīn xuè
  • heart's blood
  • expenditure (for some project)
  • meticulous care

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Characters

  • 心 (xīn): heart; mind; intention; center; core; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4];
  • 血 (xuè): blood; colloquial pr. [xie3]; CL:滴[di1],片[pian4];