动心 (dòng xīn) — to be attracted to (someone); to have one's heart stirred; to be tempted or show strong interest (in an opportunity or thing)
Definition
动心 means to be emotionally stirred or tempted — typically used for a person ('falling for someone') or an enticing opportunity. It emphasizes an emotional pull rather than a calm rational interest.
to be attracted to (someone)to have one's heart stirredto be tempted or show strong interest (in an opportunity or thing)
Examples
- ，动心。Kàn dào tā de dì yī yǎn, wǒ jiù duì nà ge nǚ hái dòng xīn le.The first time I saw her, I was attracted to that girl.
- ，动心。Tā cóng lái méi jiàn guò zhè me hǎo de gōng zuò jī huì, yǒu diǎn dòng xīn.He's never seen such a good job opportunity — he's a bit interested.
- ，。Wǒ nián qīng shí duì hěn duō rén dòng guò xīn, dàn zhǐ yǒu tā ràng wǒ xiǎng jié hūn.When I was young, I was attracted to many people, but only she made me want to get married.
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