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沁人心脾

Mandarin · pinyin qìn rén xīn pí

(lit.) to penetrate deeply into the heart (idiom)
(fig.) to gladden the heart; to be refreshing

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沁: qìn · soak into, seep in, percolate
人: rén · man; people; mankind; someone else
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
脾: pí · spleen, pancreas; disposition

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4–2–1–2 · qin4 ren2 xin1 pi2

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sam3 jan4 sam1 pei4

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(idiomatic) refreshing to the mind; comforting

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