Chinese word

心悦诚服

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn yuè chéng fú

Meaning

  • idiombe wholeheartedly convinced

Example

我们都对他的解释心悦诚服。wǒ men dōu duì tā de jiě shì xīn yuè chéng fú

We are all wholeheartedly convinced by his explanation.

Illustration for 心悦诚服 (be wholeheartedly convinced)

More examples

他的才华让评委们心悦诚服。tā de cái huá ràng píng wěi men xīn yuè chéng fú

The judges were wholeheartedly convinced by his talent.

Core concept

Genuine appreciation that turns into willing acceptance of another person's merit or judgment.

Similar words

心服口服xīn fú kǒu fú: Be fully convinced and openly admit that another person or idea is right.

Definition in Chinese

由衷高兴且真诚服气，表示从内心承认并接受对方的观点或能力。yóu zhōng gāo xìng qiě zhēn chéng fú qì biǎo shì cóng nèi xīn chéng rèn bìng jiē shòu duì fāng de guān diǎn huò néng lì

Word origin

The idiom 心悦诚服 (xīnyuèchéngfú, "glad at heart and sincerely convinced") joins the image of a pleased heart to the idea of sincere acceptance, making recognition feel willing and complete.

Usage tips

  • English often separates respect from agreement, while this idiom can express both at once when clear reasoning or outstanding skill wins a person's judgment.

Other meanings

  • admireidiom

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