Strike a chord意思

"Strike a chord" is an English idiom that means to resonate with someone or to evoke a deep emotional response. The phrase is often used to describe a situation where something said or done has a profound impact on someone because it speaks to their feelings, beliefs, or experiences. The origin of the phrase comes from music, where striking a chord means to play a group of notes simultaneously, which can create a harmonious or dissonant sound depending on the context. In the idiomatic sense, "striking a chord" implies creating a harmonious or deeply felt connection.