沁人心脾

qìn rén xīn pí

refreshing to body and mind; delightfully fragrant

Character by character

沁qìn
seep into

人rén
one’s

心xīn
heart

脾pí
spleen

一打开盖子，茶香沁人心脾。

The moment the lid comes off, the scent of the tea refreshes you to the core.

Tone: positive (praise).

沁 means to seep in. Said of fragrance, cool air, a drink, or writing that refreshes you: 清香沁人心脾, 空气沁人心脾.

Learn this in Lesson 35 · HSK 5–6: 喝茶的学问 (The art of tea)

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