Chinese word

印象深刻

Pronunciation

Pinyinyìn xiàng shēn kè

Meaning

  • adjectiveimpressive

Example

他昨天的演讲让我印象深刻。tā zuó tiān de yán jiǎng ràng wǒ yìn xiàng shēn kè

His speech yesterday left a deep impression on me.

Illustration for 印象深刻 (impressive)

More examples

他的表演并不华丽，但很印象深刻。tā de biáo yǎn bìng bù huá lì dàn hěn yìn xiàng shēn kè

His performance was not flashy, but it was very impressive.

Core concept

An experience sinks so far into memory that it continues to stand out long after it happens.

Common phrases

  • 我对他印象深刻wǒ duì tā yìn xiàng shēn kè

    be deeply impressed by him

  • 让我印象深刻ràng wǒ yìn xiàng shēn kè

    make a deep impression on me

Similar words

难忘nán wàng: Remaining in the memory and difficult to forget.
深刻shēn kè: Having a weighty impact or effect that lasts for a long time.
感人gǎn rén: Touching the emotions deeply and moving the heart.

Definition in Chinese

用作形容词，表示对人或事物印象深、难以忘怀。yòng zuò xíng róng cí biǎo shì duì rén huò shì wù yìn xiàng shēn nán yǐ wàng huái

Word origin

印 (yìn, "mark") + 象 (xiàng, "image") make 印象 (yìnxiàng, "impression"), and 深 (shēn, "deep") + 刻 (kè, "engrave") add the idea of a mark cut far into the mind.

Usage tips

  • The expression can describe a striking event that is welcome, shocking, or unpleasant, so the surrounding context determines the speaker's attitude.

Other meanings

  • impressverb

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