心弦

xīnxián

noun #28,727

Meanings

1 heartstrings
2 the strings of one's heart (emotional core)

Characters

string (of a musical instrument)

Examples

这首歌深深拨动了我的心弦。

Zhè shǒu gē shēnshēn bōdòng le wǒ de xīnxián.

This song deeply plucked at my heartstrings.

孩子纯真的笑容触动了在场每一个人的心弦。

Háizi chúnzhēn de xiàoróng chùdòng le zàichǎng měi yī gè rén de xīnxián.

The child's innocent smile touched the heartstrings of everyone present.

Tips

usage

心弦 is typically used with verbs like 拨动 (to pluck), 触动 (to touch), or in the set phrase 扣人心弦 (grasping at the heartstrings — meaning thrilling or captivating).

Stroke Order

心 xīn

弦 xián