触目惊心 shocking
Explanation
看到使人震惊的可怕景象。
To see a terrible sight that shocks one.
Origin Story
唐朝时期，一位名叫李白的诗人，游历到蜀中。他登上高耸入云的山峰，俯瞰山下壮阔的山河，却意外发现山脚下有一片荒凉的景象。昔日繁华的村庄，如今变成了一片废墟，房屋倒塌，田地荒芜。这触目惊心的景象，让李白久久不能平静，他悲叹世事变迁，也为这片土地上曾经的人们感到惋惜。他提笔写下了一首诗，记录下这令人震惊的场面，诗中表达了对现实的担忧和对未来的期许。这首诗后来广为流传，成为了后世人们缅怀历史，警示后人的佳作。
During the Tang Dynasty, a poet named Li Bai traveled to Sichuan. He climbed a towering mountain and overlooked the vast landscape below, but unexpectedly discovered a desolate scene at the foot of the mountain. The once prosperous village had become a ruin, with collapsed houses and barren fields. This shocking sight left Li Bai deeply disturbed. He lamented the changes of the world and felt sorry for the people who had once lived on this land. He took up his pen and wrote a poem recording this shocking scene, expressing his concern for the present and his hope for the future. This poem was widely circulated and became a masterpiece that reminded later generations of history and warned them.
Usage
用于描写看到令人震惊的景象，多用于描写灾难、事故等场景。
Used to describe a shocking scene, often used in the context of disasters or accidents.
Examples
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这场面触目惊心，令人难以忘怀。
zhe chang mian chumu jingxin, ling ren nanyi wangwai.
The scene was shocking and unforgettable.
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灾难过后，眼前的景象触目惊心。
zai nan guo hou, yan qian de jingxiang chumu jingxin
The sight after the disaster was horrifying.