Definition
This is a fixed four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'so exciting or inspiring that it stirs people's hearts'. You use it to describe performances, speeches, sports events, or any experience that moves an audience emotionally. Unlike a single adjective, it acts as a predicate or attributive: 这场比赛真激动人心 (the game is so exciting) or 激动人心的时刻 (a thrilling moment).
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excitingthrillingstirringinspiring (of events, performances, etc.)
Examples
- 激动人心，。Zuówǎn de yīnyuèhuì fēicháng jī dòng rén xīn, guānzhòng dōu zhàn qǐlái gǔzhǎng.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 zhēnshi jī dòng rén xīn, měi ge rén dōu jīdòng dé kū le.The moment of winning the championship was truly inspiring — everyone was moved to tears.
- 激动人心，。Zhè piān yǎnjiǎng tèbié jī dòng rén xīn, ràng wǒ jiǔjiǔ bù néng wàngjì.This speech was especially stirring; I couldn't forget it for a long time.
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