Definition
谢恩 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to thank someone for a favor or kindness'. The verb 谢 and the object 恩 can be split when inserting measure words, time expressions, or other modifiers: e.g. 谢了一次恩 ('expressed gratitude once'). It is a formal, often courtly word used in historical or ceremonial contexts.
v.o.
to thank someone for a favor or kindness (formal, courtly)
Examples
- 谢恩。Dàchén xiàng huángdì xiè ēn.The minister thanked the emperor for his kindness.
- ，。Tā zhǐ xiè guò yí cì ēn, jiù zài yě méiyǒu jīhuì le.He only expressed gratitude once, and then never had another opportunity.
- 谢恩，。Dìzǐ kòutóu xiè ēn, gǎnxiè shīfu de jiàohuì.The disciple kowtowed and thanked the master for his teachings.
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