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感慨
gǎnkǎi
Description
当你想起过去的事情，心里有很多感觉的时候，可以用"感慨"这个词。
When you think about past events and have many feelings, you can use the word "感慨".
它常常和时间的变化有关系，比如看到老朋友或者回到从前住过的地方。
It is often related to the passage of time, such as seeing old friends or returning to places you used to live.
Meanings
感慨gǎnkǎi
deep feelings stirred by memories or change
看着老照片，他心里很感慨。
Looking at the old photos, he felt very emotional.
感慨gǎnkǎi
to sigh with deep emotion; to lament
她感慨时间过得太快了。
She sighed that time passes too quickly.
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Notes
- Etymology
感 (feel) + 慨 (sigh with emotion); together meaning deeply stirred feelings.
- Nuance
often used about time passing or life changes, carrying a reflective, bittersweet tone.
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