感 (gǎn) — (suffix) sense of ∼; feeling of ∼ (forms abstract nouns)
Definition
感 is a bound suffix forming abstract nouns meaning 'sense of ∼' or 'feeling of ∼' (e.g. 责任感 sense of responsibility). It never stands alone as a noun — unlike 感觉 or 感受, which are full words for a feeling or the act of feeling.
suffix
sense of ∼feeling of ∼ (forms abstract nouns)
Examples
- 。Tā hěn yǒu ān quán gǎn.He has a strong sense of security.
- ，。Zuò wéi yì míng lǎo shī, yào yǒu zé rèn gǎn.As a teacher, you need to have a sense of responsibility.
- 。Zhè fú huà hěn yǒu měi gǎn.This painting has a great sense of beauty.
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.
感 pairs 咸, which gives the sound, with 心, the heart, for feeling.
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