引人入胜 (yǐn rén rù shèng) — fascinating; enchanting; captivating; absorbing
Definition
A chengyu for content that 'pulls people in' — stories, scenery, performances. Stronger and more literary than 有趣, focused on immersive absorption (often of a narrative) rather than charm like 迷人.
phrase
fascinatingenchantingcaptivatingabsorbing
Examples
- 引人入胜，。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō de qíng jié yǐn rén rù shèng, ràng rén yì dú jiù fàng bú xià.The plot of this novel is so captivating that once you start reading, you can't put it down.
- 引人入胜，。Guì lín de shān shuǐ yǐn rén rù shèng, měi nián xī yǐn wú shù yóu kè.Guilin's landscapes are enchanting, attracting countless tourists every year.
- ，引人入胜。Zhè chǎng yǎn chū jīng cǎi jué lún, zhēn kě wèi yǐn rén rù shèng.This performance was absolutely brilliant — truly captivating.
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