惊心动魄

Chinese HSK 7-9 Vocabulary Chinese ★★ 2/5 literary jīng xīn dòng pò

ピンイン jīng xīn dòng pò

漢字の分解 惊 = startle; 心 = heart; 动 = move; 魄 = soul, spirit (bodily aspect)

意味

息をのむほど・魂を揺さぶるほど

A four-character idiom describing something that is emotionally or dramatically intense. Often used for impressive performances, dramatic events, or powerful experiences. Stronger than 惊险 and implies deeper emotional impact.

例文

这场交响乐演出惊心动魄，让观众久久不能平静。
历史上那场惊心动魄的战役改变了整个国家的命运。
消防员在大火中救人的场面令人惊心动魄。

使い方ガイド

場面: performances, history, dramatic events

トーン: emphatic

正しい言い方

惊心动魄的表演。(A soul-stirring performance.)
惊心动魄的经历。(A breathtaking experience.)

避ける言い方

惊心动魄的平常事 (Don't use 惊心动魄 for mundane matters — it's reserved for truly exceptional, intense experiences)

起源と歴史

Composed of 惊心 (startling the heart) + 动魄 (moving the soul). 魄 refers to the bodily soul in Chinese philosophy.

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Literary/formal contexts