Definition
恩情 (ēn qíng) refers to deep kindness or favor that creates a strong sense of gratitude and moral duty to repay, often from parents or a benefactor. It is more about the emotional weight of a specific kindness than 人情 (rén qíng), which focuses on social favors and relationships, or 好意/好心 (hǎo yì/hǎo xīn), which are good intentions without the same obligation to reciprocate.
noun
deep kindnessfavoror grace (with an implied sense of gratitude and duty to repay)
Examples
- 恩情。Fùmǔ de ēn qíng wǒ yǒngyuǎn jì zài xīnlǐ.I will always keep my parents' kindness in my heart.
- ，恩情。Tā céngjīng bāng guo wǒ, zhè fèn ēn qíng wǒ yìzhí xiǎng zhǎo jīhuì bàodá.She once helped me, and I have always wanted to find a chance to repay that kindness.
- ，恩情。Zuòrén yào yǒu gǎn'ēn zhī xīn, bùnéng wàngjì biérén de ēn qíng.One should have a grateful heart and never forget others' kindness.
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