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感同身受
Idiomgǎn tóng shēn shòu
Description
“感同身受”的意思是，别人遇到的事，你就像自己亲身经历过一样，能真正理解他的感受。
"感同身受" means that when others experience something, you feel as if you have gone through it yourself and truly understand their feelings.
当朋友难过的时候，我们常常说这句话来表示理解。
When a friend is sad, we often say "感同身受" to show understanding.
Meanings
感同身受gǎn tóng shēn shòu
to feel as if experiencing it oneself; deeply empathize
听了他的故事，我感同身受。
After hearing his story, I felt empathy.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'feel (感) the same (同) as if in one's own body (身受)'.
- Nuance
expresses deep empathy; often used to comfort someone facing hardship.
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