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恩情 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
恩情ēnqíngkindnessHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #32038, Very Hard
恩情ēnqíngaffectionHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #32038, Very Hard
恩情ēnqínggraceHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #32038, Very Hard
恩情ēnqíngfavorHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #32038, Very Hard
ēnqíng(en1qing2)en qing T1
  1. 1kindness
  2. 2affection
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March 24, 2026

恩情ēnqíng(en1qing2)

恩情 (en1 qing2) refers to the kindness, affection, or grace that one person shows to another, often in the context of a favor or goodwill. It is commonly used to express gratitude or recognize the emotional bond formed by acts of kindness, especially in relationships among friends or family.

Strokes21Frequency#32038DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, showing恩情 is essential in maintaining social harmony and relationships, reflecting the Confucian value of reciprocity in kindness. It is common to acknowledge恩情 during festive seasons or family gatherings.

Memory tip

Think of 恩 (en) as a heart (心, xin) being touched by kindness (恩), and 情 (qing) as the flowing emotions that arise from such affection. Visualize a warm hug that symbolizes the deep connection of恩情, making it easier to remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 恩情

ēnqíng(en1qing2)
1kindness
2affection
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About 恩情

恩情Simplified
21Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

恩惠 (ēnhuì) vs 恩情 (ēnqíng): Use 恩惠 when emphasizing the favor or benefit received, while 恩情 focuses more on the emotional bond created by kindness.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when speaking; it should convey sincerity. Common collocations include '感恩情' (to feel grateful for someone's kindness) and avoid using it in overly casual settings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 恩情 is not specifically listed in HSK, it connects to HSK Level 4 vocabulary related to emotions and interpersonal relationships. Focus on using it in sentences that express gratitude or describe relationships to enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 恩情 with simply 'kindness' (善良, shan4 liang2) and may use it inappropriately. For example, saying '我喜欢他的恩情' (I like his kindness) is incorrect; a better phrasing would be '我感激他的恩情' (I am grateful for his kindness).

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Component characters

恩ēnkindness, mercy, charity
10 strokes心
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情qíngfeeling
HSK 711 strokes忄
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How to say kindness in Chinese

“kindness” in Chinese is恩情ēnqíng

恩情 (en1 qing2) refers to the kindness, affection, or grace that one person shows to another, often in the context of a favor or goodwill. It is commonly used to express gratitude or recognize the emotional bond formed by acts of kindness, especially in relationships among friends or family.

When to use 恩情

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when speaking; it should convey sincerity. Common collocations include '感恩情' (to feel grateful for someone's kindness) and avoid using it in overly casual settings.

恩情 or something close to it

恩惠 (ēnhuì) vs 恩情 (ēnqíng): Use 恩惠 when emphasizing the favor or benefit received, while 恩情 focuses more on the emotional bond created by kindness.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 恩情 with simply 'kindness' (善良, shan4 liang2) and may use it inappropriately. For example, saying '我喜欢他的恩情' (I like his kindness) is incorrect; a better phrasing would be '我感激他的恩情' (I am grateful for his kindness).

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You can say, '我很感激你的恩情' (I am very grateful for your kindness).

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