Definition
令人信服 is a fixed phrase meaning 'convincing' or 'compelling'. It is built from 令 (to cause), 人 (person), and 信服 (to be convinced), literally 'to make a person convinced'. You can use it as a predicate (他的解释令人信服) or as a modifier (一个令人信服的证据). It describes arguments, evidence, explanations, or performances that are so strong they make you believe or accept them.
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convincingcompelling
Examples
- 令人信服。Tā de jiěshì fēicháng líng.His explanation is very convincing.
- 令人信服。Kēxuéjiā tíchū le líng de zhèngjù.The scientist presented convincing evidence.
- 令人信服。Zhège gùshi xiě de búgòu líng.This story is not written convincingly enough.
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