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动人

dòngrén

moving; touching

How common it is

动人 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say dòngrén slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

动人表示很感人、很打动人。

dòng rén biǎo shì hěn gǎn rén 、 hěn dǎ dòng rén。

动人 means touching or moving.

Context note

动人常用于故事、音乐和表演。

dòng rén cháng yòng yú gù shì 、 yīn yuè hé biǎo yǎn。

It is often used with stories, music, and performances.

5 examples

这是一个动人的故事。
zhè shì yí gè dòng rén de gù shì。
This is a touching story.
她的歌声很动人。
tā de gē shēng hěn dòng rén。
Her singing is very moving.
这部电影很动人。
zhè bù diàn yǐng hěn dòng rén。
This movie is very touching.
他的表演很动人。
tā de biǎo yǎn hěn dòng rén。
His performance is very moving.
动人的话让人开心。
dòng rén de huà ràng rén kāi xīn。
Touching words make people happy.

5 mini stories

老师给大家讲了一个动人的故事。
lǎo shī gěi dà jiā jiǎng le yí gè dòng rén de gù shì。
The teacher told everyone a touching story.
她的笑容很动人。
tā de xiào róng hěn dòng rén。
Her smile is very moving.
这首歌听起来很动人。
zhè shǒu gē tīng qǐ lái hěn dòng rén。
This song sounds very touching.
孩子们的表演很动人。
hái zi men de biǎo yǎn hěn dòng rén。
The children's performance was very moving.
动人的故事让大家都安静了。
dòng rén de gù shì ràng dà jiā dōu ān jìng le。
The touching story made everyone quiet.

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