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Definition
Touching, moving, or deeply affecting.
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How it's used
Focus on the emotional impact of a situation or story rather than describing a person's character. It is frequently used to describe films, books, or real life events that trigger a sense of empathy or sadness. When you want to describe the feeling inside yourself, use 感動 instead.
Examples
The movie ending was so touching, it made me tear up.
Have you seen any movies that were particularly moving?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a person directly, as it refers to the quality of an event or narrative. Saying someone is 感人 sounds unnatural, as if they are a storybook character.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
