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“stirring” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkòu rén xīn xián

Example

这部电影的结局很扣人心弦。zhè bù diàn yǐng de jié jú hěn kòu rén xīn xián

The ending of this movie is very stirring.

Illustration for 扣人心弦 (stirring)

How to say “stirring” in Chinese

“Stirring” in Chinese is 扣人心弦 (kòu rén xīn xián).

A powerful emotional pull makes the heart feel as if its strings are being played, keeping feeling and attention engaged.

Full entry for 扣人心弦: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 扣人心弦

一段扣人心弦的旋律在剧场回荡,让人泪目。yí duàn kòu rén xīn xián de xuán lǜ zài jù chǎng huí dàng ràng rén lèi mù

A stirring melody echoed through the theater, bringing tears to people's eyes.

Tips for using 扣人心弦

  • It commonly modifies a film, story, performance, or piece of music, and its polished written tone suits reviews and storytelling more than casual self-report.

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