We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「心存目想」, with its usage explained below.
Today’s idiom is 「心存目想」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
It means to stare intently and think carefully.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xīn cún mù xiǎng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sam1 chyun4 muk6 seung2
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.

