沁人心脾

qìnrénxīnpí

idiom #47,875

Meanings

1 refreshing to body and soul
2 (of fragrance, air, art) to permeate the heart with refreshment
3 deeply pleasing

Characters

to seep in; to permeate

Examples

雨后空气清新，沁人心脾。

Yǔ hòu kōngqì qīngxīn, qìnrénxīnpí.

The air after the rain is fresh and refreshing to the soul.

这首诗意境优美，读来沁人心脾。

Zhè shǒu shī yìjìng yōuměi, dú lái qìnrénxīnpí.

The imagery of this poem is beautiful, refreshing to read.

Tips

usage

Originally for cool, fragrant air or drinks; extended to art and writing that refreshes the spirit. The subject is something pleasing, not a person.

Stroke Order

沁 qìn

人 rén

心 xīn

脾 pí