深入人心shēn rù rén xīnto enter deeply into people's hearts

1. 1.

   to enter deeply into people's heartsidiom

2. 2.

   to have a real impact on the people (idiom)idiom

Figurative meaning

To have a real impact on the people.

Literal meaning

To enter deeply into people's hearts.

• 深(lit. and fig.) deep
• 入to enter; to go into
• 人person; people
• 心heart

No attested origin story

深入人心 usually comes after the idea or thing being described, as in 这个想法已经深入人心.

1. HSK 4

   这个想法已经深入人心。

   Zhège xiǎngfǎ yǐjīng shēn rù rén xīn.

   This idea has already won a real place in people's hearts.

2. HSK 3

   这个故事深入人心，大家都很喜欢。

   Zhège gùshi shēn rù rén xīn, dàjiā dōu hěn xǐhuan.

   This story had a real impact on people; everyone loves it.

3. HSK 5

   保护环境的观念已经深入人心。

   Bǎohù huánjìng de guānniàn yǐjīng shēn rù rén xīn.

   The idea of protecting the environment has taken deep root in people's hearts.

1. 
   Speaker A:

   你听说过这个故事吗？

   Nǐ tīngshuō guo zhège gùshi ma?

   Have you heard this story?

2. 
   Speaker B:

   听说过，大家都知道。

   Tīngshuō guo, dàjiā dōu zhīdào.

   Yes, everyone knows it.

3. 
   Speaker A:

   为什么大家都记得？

   Wèishénme dàjiā dōu jìde?

   Why does everyone remember it?

4. 
   Speaker B:

   因为这个故事深入人心。

   Yīnwèi zhège gùshi shēn rù rén xīn.

   Because this story has had a real impact on people.

1. 1.What does 深入人心 mean?

   ATo have a real impact on the peopleBTo step in and helpCExtortion and blackmail
2. 2.Which sentence uses 深入人心 correctly?

   A这个想法已经深入人心。B我深入人心吃饭。C他深入人心了一本书。
3. 3.Which word fits best? 保护环境的观念已经____。 (The idea of protecting the environment has taken deep root in people's hearts.)

   A深入人心B见义勇为C敲诈勒索

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