Definition
动感情 is a separable verb-object phrase (离合词) meaning 'to be emotionally affected' or 'to get worked up'. You can use it when someone becomes too emotional, often in situations where calmness would be better. When adding aspect particles or complements, the verb 动 and the noun 感情 split apart — for example, 动过感情 means 'has been emotionally affected'. It's frequently used in negative contexts or as a gentle warning to not let emotions take over.
v.o.
to be emotionally affectedto be movedto get worked upto lose emotional control
Examples
- 动感情，。Tā zhège rén hěn róngyì dòng gǎn qíng, kàn ge diànyǐng dōu néng kū.He is very easily emotionally affected — even a movie can make him cry.
- 。Wǒ cónglái méi duì tā dòng guò gǎnqíng.I have never been emotionally affected by him.
- 动感情，。Nǐ bié tài dòng gǎn qíng le, zhè jiàn shì xūyào lěngjìng sīkǎo.Don't get too worked up — this matter requires calm thinking.
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