yǐn引leadrén人peoplerù入entershèng胜wonderful
To be captivating; to be fascinating; to draw people in.
Literal meaning
lead (引) — people (人) — enter (入) — wonderful (胜)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing something that is extremely attractive and engaging.
Examples
Zhè bù diànyǐng qíngjié yǐnrén-rùshèng, ràng rén yùbàbùnéng.这部电影情节引人入胜，让人欲罢不能。
The plot of this movie is captivating, making it impossible to stop watching.
Tā de yǎnjiǎng fēicháng yǐnrén-rùshèng, tīngzhòng dōu tīng dé rùle mí.他的演讲非常引人入胜，听众都听得入了迷。
His speech was very fascinating, and the audience was captivated.
Usage & nuances
Describes something that is highly engaging and enjoyable.
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