沁人心脾

qìnrén-xīnpí

idiom #47,875

Meanings

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

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.

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.

沁 qìn

人 rén

心 xīn

脾 pí