Definition
感受 (gǎn shòu) as a verb means to feel or experience something personally and deeply, often through direct involvement — more involved than 感到 (gǎn dào) (simply sensing an emotion) and more experiential than 感觉 (gǎn jué) (a general feeling or opinion). As a noun, it covers both feelings and impressions, overlapping with 印象 (yìn xiàng) but broader.
verb
to feelto experience (often through direct involvement)
noun
feelingexperienceimpression
Examples
- 感受。Zhè cì lǚxíng ràng wǒ gǎn shòu dào le dàzìrán de měi.This trip made me experience the beauty of nature.
- 感受。Tā wúfǎ lǐjiě wǒ de gǎn shòu.He couldn't understand my feelings.
- 感受?Nǐ duì zhè cì huódòng yǒu shénme gǎn shòu?What's your impression of this event?
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