Meaning
感受 means to perceive or experience something emotionally or physically. As a verb, it describes the act of sensing or feeling something, often something abstract like atmosphere, emotion, or cultural differences. As a noun, it refers to the feeling or impression you get from an experience.
Usage
Native speakers use 感受 in both casual and formal contexts to discuss personal experiences and emotions. It's commonly used when sharing impressions after visiting somewhere, reading something, or experiencing an event. Often appears with 到 (dào) to emphasize receiving or perceiving something: 感受到温暖 (to feel warmth).
Examples
- 01我能感受到你的关心。.I can feel your concern.
- 02这次旅行给我留下了深刻的感受。.This trip left me with deep impressions.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种感受
Common collocations
- 感受到to feel (and perceive)
- 深刻的感受deep feelings/impressions
- 亲身感受to experience firsthand
- 切身感受personal experience, firsthand feeling
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 感 (to feel/sense) and 受 (to receive/accept), literally meaning 'to sense and receive,' reflecting the dual nature of both perceiving external stimuli and internally processing them.