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惊心动魄 (jīng xīn dòng pò)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Soul-stirring; deeply moving or shocking.

Definition (中文解释)

使人神魂震惊。原指文辞优美,意境深远,使人感受极深,震动极大◇常形容使人十分惊骇紧张到极点。

Derivation (典故出处)

南朝·梁·钟嵘《诗品》卷上文温以丽,意悲而远,惊心动魄,可谓几乎一字千金。”

Example (造句示例)

The sudden earthquake was a soul-stirring experience for everyone.