感慨

gǎn kǎi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to sigh with sorrow, regret etc
2. rueful
3. deeply moved

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Word relationships

Related words

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激动

jī dòng

to move emotionally

感慨 describes being emotionally moved, often with a sigh; 激动 means excited or agitated.

Synonyms

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感叹

gǎn tàn

to sigh (with feeling)

Both mean to sigh or exclaim with emotion, but 感叹 emphasizes admiration while 感慨 emphasizes mixed feelings.

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in phrases like 感慨万千 (filled with a thousand emotions) or 感慨地说 (say with emotion).

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 感慨 (emotional sigh) with 感觉 (to feel). 感慨 implies deep reflection, not a general sensation.

Example Sentences

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他对家乡的变化感慨万千。

He is filled with emotion at the changes in his hometown.

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Child Words of 感慨

sense of; feeling of

indignant

感慨