shēn深deeplyrù入enterrén人people'sxīn心heart
Deeply impressed upon people's minds; to have a strong impact on people.
Literal meaning
deeply (深) — enter (入) — people's (人) — heart (心)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing something that has a profound effect on people's thoughts and feelings.
Examples
Tā de yǎnjiǎng shēnrù-rénxīn, yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn de gòngmíng.他的演讲深入人心，引起了广泛的共鸣。
His speech deeply impressed people and resonated widely.
Zhè bù diànyǐng de zhǔtí shēnrù-rénxīn.这部电影的主题深入人心。
The theme of this movie has a strong impact on people.
Usage & nuances
Describes something that has a lasting and significant impact.
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