qíng gǎn
sentiment; émotion
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我对他很有情感。
wǒ duì tā hěn yǒu qínggǎn.
I have a lot of feelings for him.
我们之间的情感很深。
wǒmen zhījiān de qínggǎn hěn shēn.
The feelings between us are very deep.
我对这件事很有情感。
wǒ duì zhè jiàn shì hěn yǒu qínggǎn.
I have a lot of feelings about this matter.
感情 (gǎnqíng)
feeling
情绪 (qíngxù)
emotion
理智 (zhǐlì)
rationality
冷淡 (lěngdàn)
indifference
The Chinese word 情感 (qínggǎn) for "emotion" is composed of two characters: 情 (qíng) and 感 (gǎn). The character 情 originally meant "feelings" or "passions", and was often used in the context of love or romance. Over time, its meaning expanded to include a wider range of emotions, such as joy, anger, sadness, and fear. The character 感 originally meant "to perceive" or "to feel", and was often used in the context of sensory experiences. Over time, its meaning expanded to include a wider range of emotional experiences, such as empathy, sympathy, and gratitude.When combined, the two characters 情感 (qínggǎn) create a word that encompasses the full range of human emotions. It is a powerful word that can be used to express both positive and negative feelings, and it is an essential part of the Chinese language.
