HSK · Level 67
75 words
Chinese word
恩人
Pronunciation
Pinyinēn rén
Meaning
- nounbenefactor
Example
在我最困难的时候，恩人给了我支持。zài wǒ zuì kùn nán de shí hòu ēn rén gěi le wǒ zhī chí
When I was going through my hardest time, my benefactor supported me.
More examples
多年后，他终于有机会回报恩人的恩情。duō nián hòu tā zhōng yú yǒu jī huì huí bào ēn rén de ēn qíng
Years later, he finally had a chance to repay his benefactor's kindness.
Core concept
A person whose kindness changes someone else's situation and remains important in that person's life.
Common phrases
报答恩人bào dá ēn rén
repay one's benefactor
感激恩人gǎn jī ēn rén
be grateful to one's benefactor
Similar words
帮助者bāng zhù zhě: A person who helps someone when that person is in trouble or needs assistance.
支持者zhī chí zhě: A person who keeps supporting and encouraging a person, idea, or activity.
资助者zī zhù zhě: A person who provides money or supplies to help a person, cause, or project.
救助者jiù zhù zhě: A person who brings someone to safety when that person is in danger or serious difficulty.
Definition in Chinese
曾经给予自己帮助或恩惠、使自己受益的人，这种帮助可以是一时的关键援助，也可以是长期的照顾或支持。céng jīng jí yǔ zì jǐ bāng zhù huò ēn huì shǐ zì jǐ shòu yì de rén zhè zhǒng bāng zhù ké yǐ shì yì shí de guān jiàn yuán zhù yě ké yǐ shì cháng qī de zhào gù huò zhī chí
Word origin
The form 恩人 (ēnrén, "benefactor") joins 恩 (ēn, "favor or kindness received") with 人 (rén, "person"), naming the person associated with a meaningful kindness.
Usage tips
- In conversation, this word suits a serious expression of thanks when someone has shaped a difficult period, rather than casual praise for a pleasant act.