赏心悦目 (shǎng xīn yuè mù) — pleasing to the eye and the mind; visually and emotionally satisfying

Definition

A chengyu describing a scene that delights both the eye and the heart — used for beautiful views, art, or arrangements that feel emotionally as well as visually satisfying.

idiom
pleasing to the eye and the mindvisually and emotionally satisfying

Examples

  • 赏心悦目
    Chuāng wài de fēng jǐng zhēn shì shǎng xīn yuè mù.
    The view outside the window is truly pleasing to the eye and the mind.
  • 赏心悦目
    Zhè fú huà sè cǎi hé xié, ràng rén shǎng xīn yuè mù.
    The colors of this painting are harmonious, pleasing to the eye and the mind.
  • 赏心悦目
    Gōng yuán lǐ bǎi huā shèng kāi, yí piàn shǎng xīn yuè mù de jǐng xiàng.
    A hundred flowers are in full bloom in the park, a sight that pleases the eye and the mind.

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