A2 noun Formal #6,000 most common 1 min read

恩情

ēnqíng /ən tɕʰiŋ/
Practice it

Kindness received that creates a lasting emotional bond and a sense of duty.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to deep gratitude for help received.
  • Implies a moral obligation to repay kindness.
  • Often used in emotional or serious contexts.

1) 概览：恩情是一个充满温情的词汇，指代一个人因接受了他人的恩惠或帮助而产生的情感纽带。它不仅包含物质上的支持，更侧重于精神上的感激与道义上的回馈。在中文语境中，恩情往往带有深厚、持久的色彩。

2) 使用场景：恩情多用于描述长辈对晚辈的教导、朋友间的患难与共，或是陌生人在危难时刻的援手。它通常与“铭记”、“报答”、“深重”等词汇搭配，强调这种情感的重量。

3) 常见语境：在家庭中，父母的养育之恩是最大的恩情；在社会中，指点迷津的老师或救人于水火的恩人也会被冠以恩情。它是中国传统文化中“滴水之恩，当涌泉相报”思想的核心体现。

4) 近义词辨析：与“恩惠”相比，“恩情”更强调情感层面，而“恩惠”更偏向于具体的利益或好处。与“情谊”相比，“恩情”多了一层报恩的责任感。

Examples

1

我永远不会忘记您的养育恩情。

everyday

I will never forget your kindness in raising me.

2

他对他人的恩情总是铭记于心。

formal

He always keeps the kindness of others in his heart.

3

这份救命恩情，我无以为报。

informal

I cannot repay this life-saving kindness.

4

社会各界对灾区的恩情体现了人道主义精神。

academic

The kindness shown by all sectors of society to the disaster area reflects humanitarian spirit.

Common Collocations

铭记恩情 deeply remember the kindness
报答恩情 repay the kindness
深重恩情 profound kindness

Common Phrases

滴水之恩

a drop of kindness

涌泉相报

repay with a fountain

恩重如山

kindness as heavy as a mountain

Often Confused With

恩情 vs 恩惠

恩惠 is more about the concrete benefit or favor provided. 恩情 focuses on the emotional bond created by that favor.

恩情 vs 情谊

情谊 is a general term for friendship or bond. 恩情 specifically implies that one party has helped the other in a significant way.

Grammar Patterns

铭记……的恩情 报答……的恩情 感受到了……的恩情

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '恩情' in formal or serious emotional situations. It is not suitable for casual daily interactions. Always ensure the level of gratitude matches the intensity of the word.

Common Mistakes

Don't use it for small, trivial favors. Avoid using it in business contracts where 'benefit' or 'compensation' is intended. Remember it is a noun, not an adjective.

Tips

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Use with verbs of memory

Always pair '恩情' with verbs like '铭记' (deeply remember) or '报答' (repay) to show sincerity. This makes your speech sound more natural and respectful.

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Avoid casual usage

Do not use '恩情' for minor favors like someone holding a door. It is reserved for significant life-changing help.

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The concept of 'Bao En'

Chinese culture places high value on 'Bao En' (repaying kindness). Acknowledging someone's '恩情' is a vital part of maintaining social harmony.

Word Origin

The character '恩' combines '因' (cause) and '心' (heart), meaning the heart remembers the cause of kindness. '情' represents the emotional state.

Cultural Context

The concept of '恩情' is deeply rooted in Confucianism, emphasizing reciprocal relationships. It is central to the Chinese virtue of gratitude.

Memory Tip

Think of '恩' (heart over kindness) and '情' (feeling). It is the feeling of kindness held in your heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

恩惠通常指具体的物质利益或帮助，而恩情侧重于这种帮助所带来的深厚情感和感激之情。恩情更强调人与人之间的连接。

通常不建议对普通朋友使用。恩情通常用于形容非常重大的帮助，如救命之恩或长期的照顾。

可以通过言语表达感激，也可以通过实际行动回报。在中国文化中，报答恩情被视为一种高尚的品德。

不可以。恩情是主观的情感体验，无法用金钱衡量，它代表的是一个人对他人付出的珍视。

Test Yourself

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我们要永远铭记父母的养育___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 恩情

养育之恩是典型的恩情，指长辈对晚辈的奉献。

multiple choice

哪种情况最适合形容恩情？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 医生救了我的性命

救命之恩属于极大的恩情。

sentence building

这份 / 我们 / 铭记 / 恩情 / 心中 / 在

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 这份恩情我们铭记在心中

符合中文主谓宾结构及修饰语位置。

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