gam2 sau6感受
Jyutpinggam2 sau6
Yalegám sauh
Definition
To feel, experience, or perceive; a feeling, impression, or emotional experience.
- to feel; to experience; to perceive
- feeling; impression; emotional experience
neutralemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the emotional or psychological impact of an experience rather than physical sensation. It is frequently used in interpersonal contexts to discuss empathy or personal reactions to events. When discussing physical sensations like pain or temperature, use 感覺 instead.
Examples
I really understand how you feel.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 感覺, which is broader and covers sensory perceptions like touch or intuition. Using 感受 to describe a physical sensation, such as feeling cold or feeling a texture, sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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