English–Chinese
“intriguing” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinnài rén xún wèi
Example
这件事有点耐人寻味。zhè jiàn shì yóu diǎn nài rén xún wèi
There is something a little intriguing about this matter.
How to say “intriguing” in Chinese
“Intriguing” in Chinese is 耐人寻味 (nài rén xún wèi).
Meaning unfolds in layers, with each return to a remark or event revealing more than its surface shows.
Example sentences with 耐人寻味
小说的结局很耐人寻味，让人思考人物的命运。xiǎo shuō de jié jú hěn nài rén xún wèi ràng rén sī kǎo rén wù de mìng yùn
The novel's ending is very thought-provoking, making readers think about the characters' fates.
Tips for using 耐人寻味
- The idiom works for a speaker's words, a decision, or an event, so it marks significance without explaining the significance itself.