Meaning of 感到
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to feel; to sense; to perceive
How to use 感到
感到 is usually followed by an emotion or state, often an adjective like 高兴, 累 or 奇怪. It sounds a little more formal than 觉得 and is common in writing and polite speech. Example: 我感到很高兴。(Wǒ gǎndào hěn gāoxìng.) I feel very happy.
感 (gǎn) means to feel, and it has 心 (xīn, heart) at the bottom. Add 到 (dào, to arrive) and you get a feeling that has arrived in your heart: 感到, to feel.
Common mistake: Learners often use 感到 for opinions, as in 我感到他是对的. For opinions, use 觉得 (juéde) or 认为 (rènwéi), and keep 感到 for feelings and sensations. Also say 感到 with a third tone on 感 (gǎn), not a second tone.
感到 in example sentences
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感 gǎn · to feel · 13 strokes
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到 dào · to reach · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 感到.
| 看到 | kàndào | to see |
| 找到 | zhǎodào | to find |
| 得到 | dédào | to get; to obtain; to receive |
| 听到 | tīngdào | to hear |
| 回到 | huídào | to return to |
| 来到 | láidào | to arrive; to come |
| 感觉 | gǎnjué | feeling; impression; sensation; to feel; to perceive |
| 见到 | jiàndào | to see |
| 做到 | zuòdào | to accomplish; to achieve |
| 收到 | shōudào | to receive |
| 拿到 | nádào | to get; to obtain |
| 想到 | xiǎngdào | to think of; to call to mind |
Questions about 感到
What does 感到 mean?
感到 (gǎndào) means "to feel; to sense; to perceive" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 感到?
感到 is made of 2 characters: 感 (13 strokes), 到 (8 strokes). That is 21 strokes in total.
Is 感到 an HSK word?
Yes. 感到 is on the HSK 2 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 感到 and 觉得?
Both can mean to feel, but 觉得 (juéde) can also express an opinion, like I think. 感到 focuses on an emotion or physical sensation and sounds more formal. In casual speech, 觉得 is more common.
Can 感到 be followed by a noun?
Yes, it can take some abstract nouns, such as 感到压力 (gǎndào yālì), to feel pressure. It is also common with 很 plus an adjective, or with phrases like 感到不安 (gǎndào bù'ān), to feel uneasy.