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

HSK 3

那段历史令人神往。

Nà duàn lìshǐ lìngrén-shénwǎng.

That period of history captivates the imagination.

HSK 7-9

古城的夜景令人神往。

Gǔchéng de yèjǐng lìngrén-shénwǎng.

The old city's night scenery is enchanting.

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