動魄驚心 dòng pò jīng xīn

shaking one to the core (idiom); extremely disturbing

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. shaking one to the core (idiom); extremely disturbing
  2. 2. hair-raising
  3. 3. shattering

Characters

Character Meaning
動 dòng
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)
魄 pò HSK 6
soul; mortal soul, i.e. attached to the body
驚 jīng
to be frightened; to be scared; to startle
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention