触目惊心

HSK 7-9

chùmù-jīngxīn

shocking; heart-stopping when seen

Explanation

horrible to see; a ghastly sight

Examples

这幅画触目惊心。

zhè fú huà chù mù jīng xīn

This painting is shocking.

他看到事故现场触目惊心。

tā kàn dào shì pǐng chǎng zhèng chù mù jīng xīn

He was shocked by the accident scene.