令人神往 (líng) — breathtaking; enchanting; fascinating (of sights, experiences, or ideas that stir the imagination)
Definition
A written, elevated idiom meaning 'to captivate the imagination' — a place, idea, or experience so striking it makes you long to see or be there. Stronger than 吸引, and reserved for evocative, inspiring things rather than mere interest.
idiom
breathtakingenchantingfascinating (of sights, experiences, or ideas that stir the imagination)
Examples
- 令人神往。Xī zàng de zhuàng lì fēng guāng zhēn ràng rén líng.Tibet's magnificent scenery is truly breathtaking.
- 令人神往。Nà bù kē huàn diàn yǐng miáo huì de wèi lái shì jiè lìng rén líng.The future world depicted in that sci-fi movie is fascinating.
- 令人神往，。Tā duì gǔ dài wén míng de miáo shù lìng rén líng, wǒ hèn bu de mǎ shàng qù kàn kàn.His description of ancient civilizations is so fascinating that I can't wait to go see for myself.
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