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触景生情

chùjǐngshēngqíng

Traditional: 觸景生情

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

Character Breakdown

触
chù
to butt, to gore, to ram; to touch
HSK 5
景
jǐng
scenery, view; conditions, circumstances
HSK 4
生
shēng
life, lifetime; birth; growth
HSK 1
情
qíng
emotion, feeling, sentiment
HSK 2

Additional Information

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Chinese
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