"not have the heart to do" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 不忍心做（某事）

Definition

因为害怕伤害或让别人难过，而觉得无法去做某事，通常出于同情或怜悯。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是口语表达，强调因为感情、同情不能做某事，不等同于害怕。常和"告诉"、"离开"等动词搭配使用，表达情感上的不忍心。

Examples

I didn't have the heart to do it and make her cry.

我**不忍心做**这件事让她哭。

He doesn't have the heart to do something so mean.

他**不忍心做**这么狠的事。

She didn't have the heart to do what was needed.

她**不忍心做**需要做的事。

I just don't have the heart to do this to my best friend.

我真的**不忍心做**这种事对我最好的朋友。

She looked so happy, I didn't have the heart to do anything to ruin it.

她那么开心，我**不忍心做**任何会破坏气氛的事。

We didn't have the heart to do it, so we left the puppy with her.

我们**不忍心做**，所以把小狗留给了她。