动心

動心

dòngxīn

verb #14,566

Meanings

1 to be moved; to be tempted

Characters

to move; to stir

Examples

这么便宜，你不动心吗？

Zhème piányi, nǐ bù dòngxīn ma?

It's so cheap, aren't you tempted?

她对他动了心。

Tā duì tā dòng le xīn.

She developed feelings for him.

Tips

usage

动心 has two common meanings depending on context: romantic attraction ('to fall for someone') and commercial temptation ('to be tempted by a deal'). 对…动心 is the romantic pattern; just 动心 alone often implies temptation by an offer.

Stroke Order

动 dòng

心 xīn