触目骇心 — “To be deeply shocked or appalled by what one sees”
触目骇心 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be deeply shocked or appalled by what one sees”. The sight is truly dreadful or horrifying. Literally, “The sight shocks the mind”.
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触目骇心 Pronunciation and Pinyin
触目骇心 Character Breakdown
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森林大火过后，触目骇心的景象让所有人都感到沉重
After the forest fire, the horrifying sight left everyone feeling heavy-hearted.
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Synonyms of 触目骇心
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- chù触jǐng景shēng生huái怀to evoke feelings or memories upon seeing a scene
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What does 触目骇心 mean?
触目骇心 (chù mù hài xīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be deeply shocked or appalled by what one sees”.
How do you pronounce 触目骇心?
触目骇心 is pronounced chù mù hài xīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 触目骇心 literally mean?
Literally, 触目骇心 means “the sight shocks the mind”. It is used to mean “to be deeply shocked or appalled by what one sees”.
What is the Chinese definition of 触目骇心?
触目：眼睛看到；骇：震惊。看见某种严重情况而内心震惊。形容事态严重，引起震动