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calming pill

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ding4xin1wan2 dìngxīnwán

Meaning


Primary

calming pill

Alternatives

chill pill, assurance

Hint

This word is nearly always used figuratively, like the English word "chill pill". However, it is slightly different insofar that it is said in a more earnest fashion.

Mnemonic


A 定心丸 calming pill is a figurative 丸 pill that 定 sets your 心 heart at ease.

Usage


这 句话 就 像 一 颗 定心丸。

That sentence is like a calming pill.

她 的 笑容 就 像 一 颗 定心丸。

Her smile is like a calming pill.

你 的 回答 给 我 一 颗 定心丸。

Your answer gave me a calming pill (of reassurance).