Meaning and Usage
"感动" (gǎn dòng) primarily means "to move someone emotionally" or "to be touched." It is often used to describe feelings of deep emotional impact caused by events, stories, or actions.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear "感动" in contexts involving stories, movies, speeches, or acts of kindness that evoke strong feelings. It can describe both the cause (something that moves you) and the emotional response.
Collocations and Patterns
- 感动得 + verb (e.g., 流泪): expresses the degree of being moved, often leading to tears or other emotional reactions.
- 非常感动: emphasizes a strong emotional impact.
- 感动人心: describes something that touches people's hearts deeply.
Usage Notes
"感动" is often followed by the person who is moved or the emotional reaction. It is a neutral to positive expression and commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. Avoid confusing it with "感兴趣" (to be interested) or "感激" (to be grateful), which have different emotional nuances.