Definition
恩人 (ēn rén) is a noun meaning 'benefactor' — the person who has done you a great kindness. It contrasts with 恩情 (ēn qíng), which is the abstract kindness or favor itself, not the person. Use 恩人 when referring to someone you feel grateful to, and 恩情 for the debt of gratitude you owe.
noun
benefactorsomeone who has done a great favor for you
Examples
- 恩人。Zhè wèi ēn rén zài wǒ zuì kùnnan de shíhou bāngzhù le wǒ.This benefactor helped me when I was in the most difficult time.
- 恩人。Wǒ yǒngyuǎn bú huì wàngjì ēn rén de ēnqíng.I will never forget the kindness of my benefactor.
- 恩人。Wǒmen quánjiā dōu hěn gǎnjī zhè wèi ēn rén.Our whole family is very grateful to this benefactor.
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