English–Chinese
“sentimental” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshāng gǎn
Example
这首歌让我感到伤感。zhè shǒu gē ràng wǒ gǎn dào shāng gǎn
This song makes me feel sentimental.
How to say “sentimental” in Chinese
“Sentimental” in Chinese is 伤感 (shāng gǎn).
A gentle inward ache stirred by memory, parting, music, or another emotionally moving experience.
Example sentences with 伤感
傍晚的街道显得格外伤感。bàng wǎn de jiē dào xiǎn de gé wài shāng gǎn
The street at dusk seemed especially sad.
Tips for using 伤感
- It commonly describes the mood left by a song, film, memory, or farewell, and usually sounds lighter and more temporary than language for profound grief.