Definition
令人 is a verb-object compound meaning 'to make people (feel/be) ...' It is always followed by an adjective or verb that describes the feeling or state caused. Common collocations include 令人感动 (moving), 令人惊讶 (surprising), and 令人难忘 (unforgettable). The word itself never takes another object; the complement is what follows.
v.o.
to make people (feel/be ...)to cause one to (experience a feeling or state)
Examples
- 。Zhè bù diànyǐng hěn lìng rén gǎndòng.This movie is very moving.
- 令人。Zhège xiāoxi lìng rén fēicháng jīngyà.This news is very surprising.
- 令人。Nà zuò chéngshì de jǐngsè lìng rén nánwàng.The scenery of that city is unforgettable.
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