English–Chinese
“be grateful” in Chinese
How to say “be grateful” in Chinese
“Be grateful” in Chinese is 感恩 (gǎn ēn).
A warm response to kindness received, combining heartfelt thanks with a wish to acknowledge or return it.
Example sentences with 感恩
我们应当常常感恩曾经帮助过自己的人。wǒ men yīng dāng cháng cháng gǎn ēn céng jīng bāng zhù guò zì jǐ de rén
We should always be grateful to those who have helped us before.
Tips for using 感恩
- In everyday conversation, 感恩 (gǎnēn, "deep appreciation") sounds more heartfelt or formal than a routine thank-you, so it often marks a particularly meaningful moment or relationship.
Other Chinese words for “be grateful”
我很感激你的帮助。wǒ hěn gǎn jī nǐ de bāng zhù
I am very grateful for your help.