English–Chinese

“be deeply moved” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingǎn kǎi

Example

听完老人的回忆,我不由得感慨。tīng wán lǎo rén de huí yì wǒ bù yóu de gán kǎi

After hearing the old man's memories, I couldn't help but be deeply moved.

Illustration for 感慨 (be deeply moved)

How to say “be deeply moved” in Chinese

“Be deeply moved” in Chinese is 感慨 (gǎn kǎi).

A deep inner stirring that rises into an uncontrollable sigh of sadness or admiration.

Full entry for 感慨: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 感慨

毕业典礼上,大家不禁感慨起来。bì yè dián lǐ shàng dà jiā bù jīn gán kǎi qǐ lái

At the graduation ceremony, everyone couldn't help but become deeply moved.

Tips for using 感慨

  • In everyday conversation, this word often sounds reflective or literary, so it is especially natural when commenting on a person's life, a major change, or a remembered event.

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