感恩戴德 (gǎn ēn dài dé) — to be deeply grateful; to feel indebted for a kindness received
Definition
A formal four-character idiom meaning 'to feel deeply grateful for a kindness.' Stronger than a simple 谢谢 — it implies a lasting sense of being indebted, often used in writing or solemn speech.
idiom
to be deeply gratefulto feel indebted for a kindness received
Examples
- 感恩戴德。Tā duì nà wèi jiù mìng ēn rén yì zhí gǎn ēn dài dé.He has always been deeply grateful to that lifesaver.
- ，感恩戴德，。Duì yú nín de bāng zhù, wǒ gǎn ēn dài dé, yǒng shì bú wàng.I am deeply grateful for your help and will never forget it.
- ，感恩戴德。Shòu dào rú cǐ hòu dài, tā gǎn dòng dé gǎn ēn dài dé.Receiving such generous treatment, he was moved to deep gratitude.
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