gripping; thrilling; tug at the heartstrings
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gripping; thrilling; deeply moving
formalUsed to describe artistic works, performances, or narratives that are emotionally stirring, suspenseful, or captivating. Literally means 'to pluck at one's heartstrings.'
Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
de的
jù剧
qíng情
kòu扣
rén人
xīn心
xián弦
，
ràng让
guān观
zhòng众
wán完
quán全
chén沉
jìn浸
zài在
gù故
shì事
zhōng中
。
The plot of this movie is gripping, completely immersing the audience in the story.
Xiǎo小
shuō说
zhōng中
zhǔ主
jué角
de的
mào冒
xiǎn险
jīng经
lì历
xiě写
dé得
kòu扣
rén人
xīn心
xián弦
。
The protagonist's adventures in the novel are written in a thrilling manner.
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Tā他
nà那
kòu扣
rén人
xīn心
xián弦
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
，
shēn深
shēn深
dǎ打
dòng动
le了
zài在
chǎng场
de的
měi每
yī一
gè个
rén人
。
His deeply moving speech touched everyone present.
Jué决
sài赛
de的
zuì最
hòu后
jǐ几
fēn分
zhōng钟
，
chǎng场
shàng上
jú局
shì势
kòu扣
rén人
xīn心
xián弦
。
The situation on the field was nail-biting during the final minutes of the championship match.