触目惊心 / 觸目驚心

chù​mù​jīng​xīn

shocking

shocking or horrible to see; describes a ghastly sight or a situation that is extremely serious and distressing

触目 (literal) → 触目/觸目 · chù​mù · to meet the eye 惊心 (literal) → 惊心/驚心 · jīng​xīn · to be startled

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created sense May 20, 2026, 07:57 PM