恩 (ēn) — kindness, favor, grace
Definition
恩 (ēn) is a bound form meaning 'kindness' or 'grace', almost always part of 恩情 or other set words. Used in writing or heartfelt speech to refer to a kindness received.
bound form
kindnessfavorgrace
Examples
- 。Tā duì wǒ yǒu ēn qíng.He has shown me kindness.
- 。Wǒ yǒng yuǎn jì de nǐ de ēn qíng.I will always remember your kindness.
- ，。ēn Qíng bú bì huí bào, zhī xū chuán dì.Kindness doesn't need to be repaid, only passed on.
Origin
Sound + meaning六书liùshū
形声xíngshēngMost characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.
恩 puts 因, which gives the sound, beside 心, a heart.
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