感激

gǎnjī

verb HSK 7-9 #1,404

Meanings

1 to be grateful; to appreciate deeply
2 thankful

Characters

to feel; feeling

to stir up; intense

Literally 'feelings stirred up' - gratitude so strong it moves you intensely.

Examples

HSK 2

我非常感激你的帮助。

Wǒ fēicháng gǎnjī nǐ de bāngzhù.

I am very grateful for your help.

HSK 5

他感激地握住了医生的手。

Tā gǎnjī de wòzhù le yīshēng de shǒu.

He gratefully clasped the doctor's hand.

Tips

usage

感激 is stronger and more emotional than 感谢 (to thank). 感谢 is polite gratitude; 感激 is heartfelt, deep thankfulness - often used when someone has done something truly significant for you.

Stroke Order

感 gǎn

激 jī