{"id":181961,"date":"2020-07-22T19:23:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T23:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/chinese-feelings\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T05:46:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T10:46:08","slug":"chinese-feelings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/chinese-feelings\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Feelings: How to Express Your Emotions Like a Native Speaker"},"content":{"rendered":"

As humans, we talk about our emotions all the time.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s feelings towards other people, behaviors or inanimate objects, we like to let others know how we feel.<\/p>\n

In this post, you’ll learn the Chinese feelings vocabulary you need to describe your emotions with confidence.<\/p>\n

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How to Say “Emotion” in Chinese<\/h2>\n

Here are some of the translations for “feeling” and “emotion.”<\/p>\n

Most of these words won’t be relevant to beginners, but they’re great for progressing into the intermediate and advanced language stages, as they add a poetic touch to speech and writing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Chinese<\/strong><\/th>Pinyin<\/strong><\/th>English<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u8877\u60c5 <\/a>\n <\/td>zh\u014dng q\u00edng<\/i><\/td>inner emotions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u611f\u53d7 <\/a>\n <\/td>g\u01cen sh\u00f2u<\/i><\/td>to sense, to feel, to experience; feeling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u8868\u60c5 <\/a>\n <\/td>bi\u01ceo q\u00edng<\/i><\/td>facial expression, expression<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u611f\u60c5 <\/a>\n <\/td>g\u01cen q\u00edng<\/i><\/td>emotion, sentiment, affection; feelings between two people<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u611f\u89c9 <\/a>\n <\/td>g\u01cen ju\u00e9<\/i><\/td>to feel; feeling, sense, perception<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u89c9\u5f97 <\/a>\n <\/td>ju\u00e9 de<\/i><\/td>to feel; to think<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u5fc3\u91cc\u8bdd <\/a>\n <\/td>x\u012bn l\u01d0 hu\u00e0<\/i><\/td>to express one's true feelings, to express what's on one's mind<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u5fc3\u58f0 <\/a>\n <\/td>x\u012bn sh\u0113ng<\/i><\/td>thoughts, feelings, inner voice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u5fc3\u5c16 <\/a>\n <\/td>x\u012bn ji\u0101n<\/i><\/td>bottom of one's heart, innermost feelings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u60c5\u612b <\/a>\n <\/td>q\u00edng s\u00f9<\/i><\/td>sentiment, feeling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

\u611f\u89c9 or \u89c9\u5f97 are most commonly used when discussing feelings.<\/p>\n

To make an “I feel” statement, you could say \u6211\u611f\u89c9 or \u6211\u89c9\u5f97, followed by any emotion listed.<\/p>\n

To say “I am very,” your statement would start with \u6211\u5f88 (w\u01d2 h\u011bn)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

You also have the option of removing \u5f88 if you want to say “I am” rather than “I am very.”<\/p>\n

Positive Feelings in Chinese<\/h2>\n

\"Group<\/a><\/p>\n

Onto happy things now!<\/p>\n

Here are terms to describe your positive emotions. Notice how there are tons of different ways to say “happy” in Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Chinese<\/strong><\/th>Pinyin<\/strong><\/th>English<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u5f00\u5fc3 <\/a>\n <\/td>k\u0101i x\u012bn<\/i><\/td>to feel happy; to have a great time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u9ad8\u5174 <\/a>\n <\/td>g\u0101o x\u00ecng<\/i><\/td>happy, glad, in a cheerful mood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u559c\u6ecb\u6ecb <\/a>\n <\/td>x\u01d0 z\u012b z\u012b<\/i><\/td>happy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u5feb\u6d3b <\/a>\n <\/td>ku\u00e0i huo<\/i><\/td>happy, cheerful<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u6b23\u559c <\/a>\n <\/td>x\u012bn x\u01d0<\/i><\/td>happy, joyful<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u5bbd\u5fc3 <\/a>\n <\/td>ku\u0101n x\u012bn<\/i><\/td>to feel relieved; to feel relaxed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u6ee1\u8db3 <\/a>\n <\/td>m\u01cen z\u00fa<\/i><\/td>contented, to be contented, to feel satisfied<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u5174\u594b <\/a>\n <\/td>x\u012bng f\u00e8n<\/i><\/td>to be excited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u604b\u7231 <\/a>\n <\/td>li\u00e0n \u00e0i<\/i><\/td>to be in love<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u60ca\u5947 <\/a>\n <\/td>j\u012bng q\u00ed<\/i><\/td>to be amazed; to be surprised<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

To use these terms in sentences, follow the formulas shared above. Here are a couple of examples of how you might express positive emotions.<\/p>\n

\u6211\u5f88\u60ca\u5947<\/strong>\u3002(w\u01d2 h\u011bn j\u012bng q\u00ed.)<\/em> \u2014 I am so amazed.<\/p>\n

\u6211\u611f\u89c9\u6ee1\u8db3<\/strong>\u3002(w\u01d2 g\u01cen ju\u00e9 m\u01cen z\u00fa.)<\/em> \u2014 I feel content.<\/p>\n

\u6211\u5f88\u5bbd\u5fc3<\/strong>\u3002(w\u01d2 h\u011bn ku\u0101n x\u012bn.)<\/em> \u2014 I am very relieved.<\/p>\n

Negative Feelings in Chinese<\/h2>\n

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Not feeling like your best self?<\/p>\n

Here are the terms to use when expressing those not-so-positive feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Chinese<\/strong><\/th>Pinyin<\/strong><\/th>English<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u60b2\u4f24 <\/a>\n <\/td>b\u0113i sh\u0101ng<\/i><\/td>sad, sorrowful, mournful<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u4f24\u5fc3 <\/a>\n <\/td>sh\u0101ng x\u012bn<\/i><\/td>brokenhearted, sad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u7126\u6025 <\/a>\n <\/td>ji\u0101o j\u00ed<\/i><\/td>anxious, worried, restless<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u7d2f\u6b7b <\/a>\n <\/td>l\u00e8i s\u01d0<\/i><\/td>exhausted, worn out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u5bb3\u6015 <\/a>\n <\/td>h\u00e0i p\u00e0<\/i><\/td>to be afraid, to be scared<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u5fc3\u5bd2 <\/a>\n <\/td>x\u012bn h\u00e1n<\/i><\/td>to be very disappointed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u751f\u6c14 <\/a>\n <\/td>sh\u0113ng q\u00ec<\/i><\/td>to be angry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u7d27\u5f20 <\/a>\n <\/td>j\u01d0n zh\u0101ng<\/i><\/td>nervous, tense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u5c34\u5c2c <\/a>\n <\/td>g\u0101n g\u00e0<\/i><\/td>awkward, embarrassed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u95f7\u95f7\u4e0d\u4e50 <\/a>\n <\/td>m\u00e8n m\u00e8n b\u00f9 l\u00e8<\/i><\/td>depressed, unhappy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Following the formulas above, here are a few sentences you might say when expressing negative emotions.<\/p>\n

\u6211\u7d2f\u6b7b\u4e86<\/strong>\u3002(w\u01d2 l\u00e8i s\u01d0le.)<\/em> \u2014 I am exhausted.<\/p>\n

\u6211\u89c9\u5f97\u7d27\u5f20<\/strong>\u3002(w\u01d2 ju\u00e9 d\u00e9 j\u01d0n zh\u0101ng.)<\/em> \u2014 I feel nervous.<\/p>\n

\u6211\u5f88\u751f\u6c14\u3002(w\u01d2 h\u011bn sh\u0113ng q\u00ec.)<\/em> \u2014 I am very angry.<\/p>\n

How Native Speakers Actually Express Their Feelings<\/h2>\n

Again, it’s up to you whether you’d like to share your feelings, given that the context is appropriate and non-offensive for you or the audience. If you want to do as the locals do, then talk about your emotions roundaboutly.<\/p>\n

Here’s how you can do that.<\/p>\n

Share feelings of love through song<\/h3>\n

If you’re feeling brave, you can dedicate a Jay Chou love song to your partner at a KTV (a place where you sing karaoke).<\/p>\n

You can also go for one of the classic hits from Teresa Teng<\/a>, such as “The Moon Represents My Heart.” There are a lot of different KTV hits to choose from. There are also many songs on the language learning program FluentU, which has hundreds of videos (not just music videos) paired with learning tools.

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