心魄

xīnpò

noun #34,397

Meanings

1 soul; spirit
2 heart and soul; innermost being

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Examples

那首曲子深深打动了他的心魄。

Nà shǒu qǔzi shēnshēn dǎdòngle tā de xīnpò.

That piece of music deeply moved his soul.

她的歌声摄人心魄。

Tā de gēshēng shèrén xīnpò.

Her singing captivates the soul.

Tips

register

Literary and emphatic — used when 心 (heart) alone isn't strong enough. Often appears in the set phrase 摄人心魄 'to seize one's very soul' (of stunning beauty, music, or scenery) and 惊心动魄 'soul-stirring'.

Stroke Order

心 xīn

魄 pò