令人神往

lìngrén-shénwǎng

idiom #41,913

Meanings

1 to captivate the imagination
2 enchanting
3 to make one long for it

Characters

go toward, yearn for

Examples

古城的夜景令人神往。

Gǔchéng de yèjǐng lìngrénshénwǎng.

The old city's night scenery is enchanting.

那段历史令人神往。

Nàduàn lìshǐ lìngrénshénwǎng.

That period of history captivates the imagination.

Tips

usage

Typically describes places, eras, or experiences that evoke a strong pull of longing. Near-synonym of 心驰神往 but speaker-external: 令人神往 = 'it captivates,' 心驰神往 = 'I'm captivated.'

Stroke Order

令 lìng

人 rén

神 shén

往 wǎng