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    Expressing "be grateful" with 感恩 (gǎn'ēn)

    Emphasis
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 感恩

    Explanation

    感恩 (gǎn'ēn) is a verb meaning "to be grateful" or "to feel thankful." It expresses a deep sense of appreciation and thankfulness toward someone or something. It is slightly more formal and heartfelt than 感谢, and is used in both everyday and ceremonial contexts, as in 感恩节 (Thanksgiving).

    Examples

    • 我非常感恩父母多年来的付出。

      Wǒ fēicháng gǎn'ēn fùmǔ duōnián lái de fùchū.

      I am very grateful for my parents' years of dedication.

    • 他常说要感恩帮助过自己的人。

      Tā cháng shuō yào gǎn'ēn bāngzhù guò zìjǐ de rén.

      He often says one should be grateful to those who have helped them.

    • 学会感恩，生活才会更幸福。

      Xuéhuì gǎn'ēn, shēnghuó cái huì gèng xìngfú.

      Learn to be grateful, and life will be happier.

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