激动人心 (jī dòng rén xīn) — exciting, thrilling, stirring, inspiring (of events, performances, etc.)
Definition
A formal written idiom meaning 'exciting / stirring' — used for speeches, performances, and events that strongly move an audience. Stronger and more literary than plain 让人激动.
idiom
excitingthrillingstirringinspiring (of events, performances, etc.)
Examples
- 激动人心，。Zuó wǎn de yīn yuè huì fēi cháng jī dòng rén xīn, guān zhòng dōu zhàn qǐ lái gǔ zhǎng.Last night's concert was so thrilling that the audience all stood up and applauded.
- 激动人心，。Duó guàn de nà yí kè zhēn shì jī dòng rén xīn, měi gè rén dōu jī dòng dé kū le.The moment of winning the championship was truly inspiring — everyone was moved to tears.
- 激动人心，。Zhè piān yǎn jiǎng tè bié jī dòng rén xīn, ràng wǒ jiǔ jiǔ bù néng wàng jì.This speech was especially stirring; I couldn't forget it for a long time.
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