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    Using 感人 (gǎnrén) to express "touching" or "moving"

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    感人 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    感人 (gǎnrén) is an adjective meaning "touching," "moving," or "emotionally stirring." It describes something that evokes strong emotions in the listener or viewer, and is commonly used to modify nouns like speeches, stories, or scenes.

    Examples

    • 他的获奖感言非常感人。

      Tā de huòjiǎng gǎnyán fēicháng gǎnrén.

      His award acceptance speech was very moving.

    • 这个故事太感人了,我都哭了。

      Zhè ge gùshì tài gǎnrén le, wǒ dōu kū le.

      This story is so moving that I cried.

    • 她写了一封很感人的信给妈妈。

      Tā xiě le yī fēng hěn gǎnrén de xìn gěi māmā.

      She wrote a very touching letter to her mother.

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