发人深省 (fā) — (idiom) to set people thinking; to call for deep thought; thought-provoking
Definition
A formal written idiom meaning 'thought-provoking' — used to praise a speech, article, or experience that prompts deep reflection.
idiom
to set people thinkingto call for deep thoughtthought-provoking
Examples
- ,发人深省。Zhè piān wén zhāng xiě dé hěn shēn kè, zhēn shì fā.This article is very profound — truly thought-provoking.
- ,发人深省,。Tā de huà suī rán jiǎn duǎn, dàn fā, zhí dé fǎn fù sī kǎo.His words were brief yet thought-provoking, worth pondering again and again.
- 发人深省,。Zhè cì jīng lì ràng wǒ gǎn dào fā, gǎi biàn le wǒ duì shēng huó de kàn fǎ.This experience was very thought-provoking and changed my perspective on life.
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