恩

㤙
ēn
因 + 心

Definitions

ēn (noun) kindness; favor; grace
ēn (verb) to show kindness; to bestow favor

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 心 represents the meaning and 因 represents the sound.

Semantic: 心 Phonetic: 因

About

恩 is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic component 心 (heart) at the bottom and the phonetic component 因 (meaning "cause" or "reason") at the top. The heart radical places the character in the semantic category of emotions and inner states, pointing to feelings of gratitude, kindness, and benevolence. Its primary meaning encompasses grace, favor, and acts of kindness bestowed by a superior, a deity, or a benefactor. This structural fusion links an internal emotional response with the interpersonal relationship of giving and receiving profound, merciful acts. Thus, 恩 denotes both the benevolent act and the thankful heart it inspires.

Example Sentences Hide

我感恩我的父母。

Wǒ gǎn'ēn wǒ de fùmǔ.

I am thankful to my parents.

恩情永远难忘。

Ēnqíng yǒngyuǎn nánwàng.

Kindness is never forgotten.

我们要报答恩人。

Wǒmen yào bàodá ēnrén.

We must repay our benefactor.

恩惠来自朋友。

Ēnhuì láizì péngyou.

Kindness comes from friends.

这是上帝的恩赐。

Zhè shì Shàngdì de ēncì.

This is a gift from God.

恩师教导我很多。

Ēnshī jiàodǎo wǒ hěnduō.

My respected teacher taught me a lot.

他对我们有大恩。

Tā duì wǒmen yǒu dà ēn.

He has great kindness towards us.

他们的恩爱令人羡慕。

Tāmen de ēn'ài lìng rén xiànmù.

Their conjugal love is enviable.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

嗯 摁 蒽

Component: 因

烟 姻 咽 茵 胭 氤 洇 铟 骃 絪 駰 裀 銦 珚

Component: 心

心 想 意 总 感 必 思 怎 息 念 态 志 愿 急

Example Words

感恩 凯恩斯 周恩来 报恩 恩人 恩仇 恩典 恩师 恩平 恩怨 恩情 恩惠 恩爱 恩施 恩赐 感恩节 白求恩 科恩 肖恩 金正恩 伯恩 伯恩斯 伯恩茅斯 千恩万谢