驚心動魄 jīng xīn dòng pò

hair-raising (idiom); shaking one to the core

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
驚 jīng
to be frightened; to be scared; to startle
心 xīn HSK 3
heart; mind; intention
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