惊心动魄

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

병음 jīng xīn dòng pò

한자 분석 惊 = startle; 心 = heart; 动 = move; 魄 = soul, spirit (bodily aspect)

뜻

숨 막히게 강렬하다; 가슴을 뒤흔들다

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.

예문

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。

사용 가이드

맥락: performances, history, dramatic events

어조: emphatic

올바른 표현

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

피해야 할 표현

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)

기원과 역사

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

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Literary/formal contexts