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“emotion” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqíng gǎn

Example

情感很复杂。qíng gǎn hěn fù zá

Emotions are complex.

Illustration for 情感 (emotion)

How to say “emotion” in Chinese

“Emotion” in Chinese is 情感 (qíng gǎn).

An inner feeling that gives a person, relationship, or experience a lasting emotional tone and direction.

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

Example sentences with 情感

有时候我们需要控制自己的情感。yǒu shí hòu wǒ men xū yào kòng zhì zì jǐ de qíng gǎn

Sometimes we need to control our emotions.

Tips for using 情感

  • English often separates a feeling from the tone of a relationship or work, but this Chinese noun can cover both in broader everyday discussion.

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