Chinese word

恩情

Pronunciation

Pinyinēn qíng

Meaning

  • nounkindness

Example

我永远不会忘记你的恩情。wǒ yóng yuǎn bú huì wàng jì nǐ de ēn qíng

I will never forget your kindness.

Illustration for 恩情 (kindness)

More examples

我会尽力回报你的恩情。wǒ huì jìn lì huí bào nǐ de ēn qíng

I will do my best to repay your kindness.

Core concept

The lasting bond created when help is remembered with gratitude and repayment in mind.

Common phrases

  • 回报恩情huí bào ēn qíng

    repay kindness

  • 感激恩情gǎn jī ēn qíng

    appreciate kindness

Similar words

恩惠ēn huì: A helpful favor or advantage that someone receives.
厚意hòu yì: Kind and generous consideration shown with particular care.
好意hǎo yì: A kind, favorable feeling or friendly goodwill toward someone.
谢意xiè yì: Gratitude felt in response to help, kindness, or a benefit received.

Definition in Chinese

因受到他人帮助或好处而在心中存有感激并愿意报答的情感。yīn shòu dào tā rén bāng zhù huò hǎo chù ér zài xīn zhōng cún yǒu gǎn jī bìng yuàn yì bào dá de qíng gǎn

Word origin

恩 (ēn, "kindness received") + 情 (qíng, "feeling") combines the benefit received with the feeling it leaves behind, connecting the compound with gratitude that calls for repayment.

Usage tips

  • Because this word has a serious, personal tone, it often appears in accounts of family support, mentorship, or other meaningful help rather than routine politeness.

Other meanings

  • favornoun

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