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scene which recalls past memories (idiom) · evocative of the past · reminiscent · to arouse deep feelings

触景生情
chù jǐng shēng qíng
ch+ù·4th tonej+ǐng·3rd tonesh+ēng·1st toneq+íng·2nd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to be touched by a scene · to adapt to the situation见景生情jiàn jǐng shēng qíngto touch · to stir up (trouble or emotions) · to move (sb's emotions or worry)触动chù dòng(lit.) the occupants have gone and the place is now empty (idiom) · (fig.) (of a dwelling) empty; deserted人去楼空rén qù lóu kōnglit. seeing others go hunting, one is excited by memories of the thrill of the hunt (idiom) · fig. seeing others do what one loves to do, one is inspired to try it again见猎心喜jiàn liè xīn xǐ(idiom) to fondly remember a person on seeing sth one associates with them睹物思人dǔ wù sī réncircumstances that evoke mixed feelings (idiom)触景伤情chù jǐng shāng qíng
Antonyms
aloof · indifferent · unconcerned无动于衷wú dòng yú zhōng
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