感恩

gǎn'ēn
verb HSK 7 #8,631

Meanings

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

Characters

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

Examples

Wǒmen yào xuéhuì gǎn'ēn.
We should learn to be grateful.
Tā chángcháng gǎn'ēn fùmǔ de yǎngyù zhī ēn.
He often feels grateful for his parents' upbringing.

Tips

culture
感恩节 (Gǎn'ēn Jié) is the Chinese name for Thanksgiving. While not a Chinese holiday, 感恩 as a concept is deeply valued in Chinese culture — (knowing grace, seeking to repay) is a core moral principle.

Stroke Order

gǎn
ēn