感恩

gǎn'ēn

verb HSK 7-9 #8,631

Meanings

1 to feel grateful; to give thanks
2 to be thankful

Characters

to feel; emotion

grace; kindness; favor

Literally 'to feel grace' - recognizing and appreciating the kindness one has received.

Examples

HSK 6

我们要学会感恩。

Wǒmen yào xuéhuì gǎn'ēn.

We should learn to be grateful.

HSK 7-9

他常常感恩父母的养育之恩。

Tā chángcháng gǎn'ēn fùmǔ de yǎngyù zhī ēn.

He often feels grateful for his parents' upbringing.

Tips

culture

感恩节 is the Chinese name for Thanksgiving. While not a Chinese holiday, 感恩 as a concept is deeply valued in Chinese culture - 知恩图报 (knowing grace, seeking to repay) is a core moral principle.

Stroke Order

感 gǎn

恩 ēn