感慨

gǎn kǎi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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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 激动 jī dòng to move emotionally 感慨 describes being emotionally moved, often with a sigh; 激动 means excited or agitated.: to move emotionally

Synonyms

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• 感叹 gǎn tàn 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.: to sigh (with feeling)

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

• 感 感 gǎn: sense of; feeling of
• 慨 慨 kǎi: indignant