Definition
动人心弦 is a fixed verb-object phrase (not a separable verb) meaning 'to deeply move one's heartstrings'. You use it to describe something — a story, performance, speech — that evokes a powerful emotional reaction. It is more literary and intense than 感动 alone.
v.o.
to deeply touch someone's emotionsheart-stirring
Examples
- 动人心弦，。Zhè bù diànyǐng dòng rén xīn xián, ràng hěn duō guānzhòng gǎndòng de liúlèi.This film deeply touched the audience's heartstrings, moving many to tears.
- 动人心弦，。Tā de yǎnjiǎng dòng rén xīn xián, quánchǎng xiǎng qǐ le rèliè de zhǎngshēng.His speech tugged at everyone's heartstrings, and the whole audience burst into warm applause.
- 动人心弦，。Nà fú huà dòng rén xīn xián, lìng rén jiǔ jiǔ bù néng wàng huái.That painting stirred the heart so deeply that people couldn't forget it for a long time.
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