感动

gǎn dòng

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Common

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Definitions

1. to move (sb)
2. to touch (sb emotionally)
3. moving
4. moved; touched

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 激动 jī dòng 激动 jī dòng to move emotionally 激动 means excited or agitated, often accompanied by a strong emotional response, but not necessarily the gentle touch of 感动.: to move emotionally

Synonyms

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• 感人 gǎn rén 感人 gǎn rén touching 感动 and 感人 both mean moving, but 感动 focuses on the effect on someone, while 感人 describes something that is touching.: touching

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in the pattern 让/令/使 + sb. + 感动 (make sb. moved).

Common mistakes

感动 is an adjective or verb meaning 'to be moved,' not 'to feel excited' (激动). Don't confuse with general excitement.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min

Spontaneous Reaction with 不禁

Use 不禁 for advanced descriptions of emotion and automatic response.

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Example Sentences

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她的热情让我很 感动 。

Her enthusiasm moved me deeply.

这首诗歌让我很 感动 。

This poem moves me deeply.

情歌 感动 我。

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Child Words of 感动

• 感 感 gǎn: sense of; feeling of
• 动 动 dòng: (of sth) to move