令人
lìngrénTraditional: 令人
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Translation
to make one (feel); -making
Word origin
A compound of 令 meaning to cause and 人 meaning person, together to cause a person to feel. It forms adjectives meaning making one feel a certain way.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 令 (lìng, cause) + 人 (rén, person)
Stroke order
令
人
Examples
。
This news is delightful.
。
His words are moving.
。
The result is disappointing.
。
It was an unforgettable evening.
震。
The scene was shocking.
令人 (lìngrén) means to make one feel, as in 令人高兴, delightful. It builds emotive adjectives before a feeling word.
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