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March 24, 2026
感动(感動)gǎndòng(gan3dong4)
The verb '感动' (gǎndòng) means to touch someone emotionally or to move someone deeply. It is commonly used in contexts where a person feels a strong emotional response, often due to kindness, beauty, or poignant experiences.
Strokes19Frequency#3629DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing emotions is often subtler than in Western contexts; '感动' can reflect the importance of relationships and shared experiences, making it a significant term in conversations about family or friendships.
Memory Tip
Think of '感' (gǎn) as feeling and '动' (dòng) as moving. Imagine a heart feeling a powerful emotion that causes it to move, like a wave of emotion washing over you, making you feel deeply touched.
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AI Study Notes for 感动
Quick Contrast
感激 (gǎnjī) — use 感动 when referring to being emotionally moved, while 感激 focuses on feeling grateful.
Usage Notes
'感动' is often used in both formal and informal settings, but be aware of the context when expressing emotions. A common mistake is to confuse it with '感激' (gǎnjī), which means to be grateful. Remember that '感动' focuses on emotional impact rather than gratitude.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 4 word, '感动' connects well with other emotional verbs like '喜欢' (xǐhuān - to like) and '爱' (ài - to love). Students should practice using it in sentences that describe emotional reactions to stories or situations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '感动' with '激动' (jīdòng), which means excited. For example, saying '我很激动这个故事' (I'm very excited about this story) instead of '我很感动这个故事' (I'm very moved by this story) is incorrect.
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The verb '感动' (gǎndòng) means to touch someone emotionally or to move someone deeply. It is commonly used in contexts where a person feels a strong emotional response, often due to kindness, beauty, or poignant experiences.
When to use 感动
'感动' is often used in both formal and informal settings, but be aware of the context when expressing emotions. A common mistake is to confuse it with '感激' (gǎnjī), which means to be grateful. Remember that '感动' focuses on emotional impact rather than gratitude.
感动 or something close to it
感激 (gǎnjī) — use 感动 when referring to being emotionally moved, while 感激 focuses on feeling grateful.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '感动' with '激动' (jīdòng), which means excited. For example, saying '我很激动这个故事' (I'm very excited about this story) instead of '我很感动这个故事' (I'm very moved by this story) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 感动
感动 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
