Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「沁人心脾」, explained here.
Today’s idiom is 「沁人心脾」. We’ve outlined its meaning and practical application below.
Qin: penetrate. Originally refers to the fragrant, cool air or drinks that make people feel comfortable. It also describes poems and articles as beautiful and moving, giving people a fresh and refreshing feeling.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qìn rén xīn pí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sam3 yan4 sam1 pei4
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
