Definition
耐人寻味 (nài rén xún wèi) is a set phrase meaning 'thought-provoking' or 'worth pondering'. Literally, it means 'to endure people seeking the flavor' — something that invites repeated reflection and yields deeper understanding each time. It is often used to describe writings, remarks, or experiences that are rich in meaning.
phrase
thought-provokingworth ponderingproviding food for thought
Examples
- 耐人寻味，。Zhè piān wénzhāng xiě de nài rén xún wèi, dúzhě kěyǐ cóngzhōng dédào hěnduō qǐfā.This article is written in a thought-provoking way; readers can get a lot of inspiration from it.
- 耐人寻味，。Tā shuō de nà duàn huà hěn nài rén xún wèi, zhídé wǒmen hǎohǎo sīkǎo.That remark he made is very thought-provoking; it's worth our careful consideration.
- 耐人寻味，。Zhè cì jīnglì ràng wǒ juéde nài rén xún wèi, měi cì huíxiǎng dōu yǒu xīn de lǐjiě.This experience felt thought-provoking to me; every time I recall it I gain new understanding.
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