😊 Chinese Emotions & Feelings Vocabulary 情绪与心情

119 essential Mandarin Chinese words for the Emotions & Feelings scene, each with pinyin, English meaning, HSK level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.

放心 fàng xīn HSK 2
to feel relieved; to be at ease
你放心，我一定会帮你。nǐ fàng xīn wǒ yí dìng huì bāng nǐDon't worry, I'll definitely help you.
笑脸 xiào liǎn HSK 6
smiling face; smile
她总是带着笑脸迎接客人。tā zǒng shì dài zhe xiào liǎn yíng jiē kè rénShe always greets guests with a smiling face.
爱 ài HSK 1
to love
我爱我的家人。wǒ ài wǒ de jiā rén.I love my family.
喜欢 xǐ huan HSK 1
to like
我喜欢中国菜。wǒ xǐ huan zhōng guó cài.I like Chinese food.
笑 xiào HSK 1
to laugh; to smile
她笑得很开心tā xiào de hěn kāi xīnShe laughs very happily.
感觉 gǎn jué HSK 2
feeling; to feel; to sense
我感觉今天有点儿累。wǒ gǎn jué jīn tiān yǒu diǎnr lèiI feel a little tired today.
感到 gǎn dào HSK 2
to feel; to sense
我感到有点累。wǒ gǎn dào yǒu diǎn lèiI feel a bit tired.
气 qì HSK 2
air; anger; to get angry
这个球没气了，不能踢。zhè ge qiú méi qì le, bù néng tī.This ball has no air in it; we can't kick it.
希望 xī wàng HSK 3
to hope; hope; a wish
我希望明天是个晴天。wǒ xī wàng míng tiān shì ge qíng tiānI hope tomorrow will be a sunny day.
愿望 yuàn wàng HSK 3
desire; wish; aspiration
他终于实现了自己的愿望。tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le zì jǐ de yuàn wàngHe finally realized his own wish.
吸引 xī yǐn HSK 4
to attract; to appeal to
这部电影吸引了很多观众。zhè bù diàn yǐng xī yǐn le hěn duō guān zhòngThis movie attracted a lot of viewers.
乐趣 lè qù HSK 4
delight; pleasure; joy
旅行给我带来很多乐趣。lǚ xíng gěi wǒ dài lái hěn duō lè qùTraveling brings me a lot of joy.
期待 qī dài HSK 4
to look forward to; to expect; expectation
我很期待明天的旅行wǒ hěn qī dài míng tiān de lǚ xíngI'm really looking forward to tomorrow's trip.
享受 xiǎng shòu HSK 5
to enjoy; enjoyment
退休后他终于能好好享受生活了tuì xiū hòu tā zhōng yú néng hǎo hǎo xiǎng shòu shēng huó leAfter retiring, he can finally really enjoy life.
忍 rěn HSK 5
to bear; to endure; to restrain oneself
疼得他实在忍不住了。téng de tā shí zài rěn bú zhù leIt hurt so much that he really couldn't bear it anymore.
渴望 kě wàng HSK 5
to long for; to thirst for; to yearn for; longing
孩子们都渴望得到爱。hái zi men dōu kě wàng dé dào àiAll children long to receive love.
期望 qī wàng HSK 5
to expect; to hope; expectation
父母对孩子的期望太高了。fù mǔ duì hái zi de qī wàng tài gāo leParents' expectations of their children are too high.
珍惜 zhēn xī HSK 5
to treasure; to cherish; to value
我们要珍惜现在的幸福生活wǒ men yào zhēn xī xiàn zài de xìng fú shēng huóWe should cherish our happy life now.
忍不住 rěn bu zhù HSK 5
cannot help (doing); unable to hold back
听到这个消息我忍不住笑了。tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi wǒ rěn bu zhù xiào leHearing this news, I couldn't help laughing.
忍受 rěn shòu HSK 5
to bear; to endure; to put up with
我再也无法忍受这种噪音了。wǒ zài yě wú fǎ rěn shòu zhè zhǒng zào yīn leI can no longer endure this kind of noise.
欣赏 xīn shǎng HSK 5
to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire
我很欣赏他的才华。wǒ hěn xīn shǎng tā de cái huáI really admire his talent.
崇拜 chóng bài HSK 6
to worship; to adore; to idolize
很多年轻人崇拜这位科学家。hěn duō nián qīng rén chóng bài zhè wèi kē xué jiāMany young people idolize this scientist.
嫌 xián HSK 6
to dislike; to mind; to complain about
她嫌这件衣服太贵了。tā xián zhè jiàn yī fú tài guì leShe complains that this piece of clothing is too expensive.
打动 dǎ dòng HSK 6
to move (emotionally); to touch
他的真诚深深地打动了我。tā de zhēn chéng shēn shēn de dǎ dòng le wǒHis sincerity deeply moved me.
盼望 pàn wàng HSK 6
to hope for; to long for
孩子们都盼望着放假的到来。hái zi men dōu pàn wàng zhe fàng jià de dào láiThe children are all looking forward to the holidays.
叹气 tàn qì HSK 6
to sigh; to heave a sigh
听到这个消息，他忍不住叹气。tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi tā rěn bú zhù tàn qìHearing the news, he couldn't help sighing.
心疼 xīn téng HSK 5
to love dearly; to feel sorry for; to grudge
看到孩子生病，妈妈很心疼kàn dào hái zi shēng bìng mā ma hěn xīn téngSeeing the child sick, the mother felt very sorry.
心愿 xīn yuàn HSK 6
cherished wish; heart's desire
实现这个心愿是我多年的梦想。shí xiàn zhè ge xīn yuàn shì wǒ duō nián de mèng xiǎngFulfilling this wish has been my dream for years.
压力 yā lì HSK 3
pressure; stress
最近工作的压力很大zuì jìn gōng zuò de yā lì hěn dàThe pressure at work has been high lately.
放松 fàng sōng HSK 4
to relax; to loosen
考完试你可以好好放松一下。kǎo wán shì nǐ kě yǐ hǎo hāo fàng sōng yí xiàAfter the exam you can relax for a while.
高兴 gāo xìng HSK 1
happy; glad
认识你我很高兴。rèn shi nǐ wǒ hěn gāo xìngI'm glad to meet you.
生气 shēng qì HSK 1
to get angry; angry
妈妈生气了mā ma shēng qì leMom got angry.
哭 kū HSK 2
to cry; to weep
孩子饿了就开始哭。hái zi è le jiù kāi shǐ kūWhen the child is hungry, he starts to cry.
怕 pà HSK 2
to fear; to be afraid of
妹妹很怕大狗。mèi mei hěn pà dà gǒuMy little sister is very afraid of big dogs.
心情 xīn qíng HSK 2
mood; state of mind
今天天气好，我的心情也很好。jīn tiān tiān qì hǎo wǒ de xīn qíng yě hěn hǎoThe weather is nice today, and my mood is good too.
快乐 kuài lè HSK 2
happy; joyful
祝你生日快乐！zhù nǐ shēng rì kuài lèHappy birthday to you!
感动 gǎn dòng HSK 2
to be moved; touching
这个故事让我很感动。zhè ge gù shi ràng wǒ hěn gǎn dòngThis story moved me a lot.
难过 nán guò HSK 2
to feel sad; to feel unwell
听到这个消息我很难过。tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi wǒ hěn nán guòI felt very sad when I heard this news.
开心 kāi xīn HSK 2
happy; joyful; to have a good time
今天玩得很开心。jīn tiān wán de hěn kāi xīnI had a great time playing today.
热爱 rè ài HSK 3
to love ardently; to adore
他非常热爱自己的工作。tā fēi cháng rè ài zì jǐ de gōng zuòHe loves his work very much.
感情 gǎn qíng HSK 3
emotion; feelings; affection
他们兄弟俩感情很好。tā men xiōng dì liǎ gǎn qíng hěn hǎoThe two brothers have a very good relationship.
情感 qíng gǎn HSK 3
feeling; emotion
这首歌里有很深的情感。zhè shǒu gē lǐ yǒu hěn shēn de qíng gǎnThere is deep emotion in this song.
幸福 xìng fú HSK 3
happiness; happy
我觉得现在的生活很幸福wǒ jué de xiàn zài de shēng huó hěn xìng fúI feel my life is very happy now.
紧张 jǐn zhāng HSK 3
nervous; tense; in short supply
考试前我特别紧张。kǎo shì qián wǒ tè bié jǐn zhāngI get especially nervous before an exam.
害怕 hài pà HSK 3
to be afraid; to be scared
妹妹很害怕黑暗。mèi mei hěn hài pà hēi ànMy little sister is very afraid of the dark.
伤心 shāng xīn HSK 3
sad; heartbroken; grieved
别为这点小事这么伤心。bié wèi zhè diǎn xiǎo shì zhè me shāng xīnDon't be so sad over such a small matter.
欢乐 huān lè HSK 3
joyous; happy; joyful
孩子们过得很欢乐。hái zi men guò de hěn huān lèThe children are having a joyful time.
不安 bù ān HSK 3
uneasy; anxious; restless; worried
考试前她感到有点不安。kǎo shì qián tā gǎn dào yǒu diǎn bù ānShe felt a little uneasy before the exam.
担心 dān xīn HSK 4
to worry about sb/sth
妈妈很担心我的健康。mā ma hěn dān xīn wǒ de jiàn kāngMom worries a lot about my health.
微笑 wēi xiào HSK 4
a smile
她总是带着甜甜的微笑。tā zǒng shì dài zhe tián tián de wēi xiàoShe always wears a sweet smile.
怀念 huái niàn HSK 4
to cherish the memory of; to miss; to reminisce
我很怀念大学时的生活。wǒ hěn huái niàn dà xué shí de shēng huóI really miss my life during university days.
喜爱 xǐ ài HSK 4
to like; to be fond of
孩子们都很喜爱这只小狗。hái zi men dōu hěn xǐ ài zhè zhī xiǎo gǒuThe children are all very fond of this puppy.
着急 zháo jí HSK 4
to feel anxious; to fret (about sth urgent)
别着急，我们还有时间。bié zháo jí wǒ men hái yǒu shí jiānDon't worry, we still have time.
想念 xiǎng niàn HSK 4
to miss; to long for
我非常想念远方的父母。wǒ fēi cháng xiǎng niàn yuǎn fāng de fù mǔI miss my parents who are far away very much.
同情 tóng qíng HSK 4
to sympathize with; sympathy
大家都很同情那个孩子。dà jiā dōu hěn tóng qíng nà ge hái ziEveryone feels great sympathy for that child.
兴奋 xīng fèn HSK 4
excited; thrilled; excitement
听到这个消息，他很兴奋。tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi tā hěn xīng fènHearing this news, he was very excited.
激动 jī dòng HSK 4
excited; thrilled; to be moved emotionally
听到这个好消息，他非常激动。tīng dào zhè ge hǎo xiāo xi tā fēi cháng jī dòngHearing this good news, he was very excited.
无聊 wú liáo HSK 4
bored; boring; senseless
这部电影太无聊了，我睡着了。zhè bù diàn yǐng tài wú liáo le wǒ shuì zháo leThis movie was so boring that I fell asleep.
失望 shī wàng HSK 4
disappointed; to lose hope
这个结果让我很失望。zhè ge jié guǒ ràng wǒ hěn shī wàngThis result made me very disappointed.
吃惊 chī jīng HSK 4
to be startled; to be shocked; amazed
这个消息让我非常吃惊。zhè ge xiāo xi ràng wǒ fēi cháng chī jīngThis news shocked me greatly.
得意 dé yì HSK 4
proud of oneself; complacent
考了第一名，他很得意。kǎo le dì yī míng tā hěn dé yìHe was very pleased with himself for coming in first.
后悔 hòu huǐ HSK 5
to regret; to feel remorse
我很后悔当初没听你的话。wǒ hěn hòu huǐ dāng chū méi tīng nǐ de huàI really regret not having listened to you back then.
吓 xià HSK 5
to scare; to frighten; to startle
你别吓我，我胆子小。nǐ bié xià wǒ wǒ dǎn zi xiǎoDon't scare me, I'm timid.
讨厌 tǎo yàn HSK 5
to dislike; to loathe; annoying; disgusting
我最讨厌下雨天出门。wǒ zuì tǎo yàn xià yǔ tiān chū ménI hate going out on rainy days the most.
悲伤 bēi shāng HSK 5
sad; sorrowful
听到这个消息她非常悲伤tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi tā fēi cháng bēi shāngShe was very sad when she heard this news.
震惊 zhèn jīng HSK 5
to shock; to astonish; shocked
这个消息让大家非常震惊。zhè ge xiāo xi ràng dà jiā fēi cháng zhèn jīngThe news shocked everyone greatly.
绝望 jué wàng HSK 5
to despair; desperate; hopeless
听到这个消息，他彻底绝望了。tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi tā chè dǐ jué wàng leHearing this news, he completely despaired.
自豪 zì háo HSK 5
proud (of an achievement)
我为我们的团队感到自豪。wǒ wèi wǒ men de tuán duì gǎn dào zì háoI feel proud of our team.
恨 hèn HSK 5
to hate; to regret
他恨那个骗了他的人。tā hèn nà gè piàn le tā de rénHe hates the person who deceived him.
愁 chóu HSK 5
to fret over troubles (money, hardship)
别为这点小事愁了。bié wèi zhè diǎn xiǎo shì chóu leDon't worry about such a small matter.
慌 huāng HSK 5
to be flustered; to panic; nervous
遇到问题不要慌，慢慢想。yù dào wèn tí bú yào huāng màn màn xiǎngDon't panic when you run into a problem; think it over slowly.
不耐烦 bú nài fán HSK 5
impatient; to lose patience
等太久他有点不耐烦了。děng tài jiǔ tā yǒu diǎn bú nài fán leAfter waiting too long, he got a bit impatient.
快活 kuài huo HSK 5
happy; cheerful
孩子们玩得非常快活hái zi men wán de fēi cháng kuài huoThe children played very happily.
发怒 fā nù HSK 6
to get angry; to fly into a rage
他很少当众发怒。tā hěn shǎo dāng zhòng fā nùHe rarely gets angry in public.
情绪 qíng xù HSK 6
mood; emotions; state of mind
最近他的情绪很不稳定。zuì jìn tā de qíng xù hěn bù wěn dìngLately his mood has been very unstable.
激情 jī qíng HSK 6
passion; fervor; strong emotion
他演讲时充满了激情。tā yǎn jiǎng shí chōng mǎn le jī qíngHe was full of passion when giving the speech.
愉快 yú kuài HSK 6
cheerful; pleasant; happy
祝你旅途愉快！zhù nǐ lǚ tú yú kuàiHave a pleasant journey!
孤独 gū dú HSK 6
lonely; solitary; loneliness
一个人生活让他很孤独。yí ge rén shēng huó ràng tā hěn gū dúLiving alone makes him very lonely.
骄傲 jiāo ào HSK 6
proud; arrogant; pride
父母都以他为骄傲。fù mǔ dōu yǐ tā wéi jiāo àoHis parents are all proud of him.
愤怒 fèn nù HSK 6
angry; indignant; wrath; fury
听到这个消息，大家都非常愤怒。tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi dà jiā dōu fēi cháng fèn nùOn hearing this news, everyone was very angry.
遗憾 yí hàn HSK 6
regret; pity; to be sorry that
没能见到他,我感到很遗憾。méi néng jiàn dào tā wǒ gǎn dào hěn yí hànI feel very sorry that I couldn't see him.
惊喜 jīng xǐ HSK 6
pleasant surprise; pleasantly surprised
看到礼物她感到又惊喜又感动kàn dào lǐ wù tā gǎn dào yòu jīng xǐ yòu gǎn dòngSeeing the gift, she felt both pleasantly surprised and moved.
担忧 dān yōu HSK 6
to worry; to be concerned
父母总是为孩子的未来担忧。fù mǔ zǒng shì wèi hái zi de wèi lái dān yōuParents always worry about their children's future.
急 jí HSK 2
urgent; anxious; in a hurry
别急，我们还有时间。bié jí wǒ men hái yǒu shí jiānDon't worry, we still have time.
满意 mǎn yì HSK 2
satisfied; pleased
我对这个结果很满意。wǒ duì zhè ge jié guǒ hěn mǎn yìI am very satisfied with this result.
可怕 kě pà HSK 2
terrible; frightful; scary
昨天的地震真可怕。zuó tiān de dì zhèn zhēn kě pàYesterday's earthquake was really terrifying.
信心 xìn xīn HSK 2
confidence; faith
我对这次考试很有信心。wǒ duì zhè cì kǎo shì hěn yǒu xìn xīnI'm very confident about this exam.
不满 bù mǎn HSK 2
dissatisfied; discontented
他对这个结果很不满。tā duì zhè ge jié guǒ hěn bù mǎnHe is very dissatisfied with this result.
感受 gǎn shòu HSK 3
feeling; impression; to feel; to experience
我想听听你的真实感受。wǒ xiǎng tīng ting nǐ de zhēn shí gǎn shòuI want to hear your true feelings.
痛苦 tòng kǔ HSK 3
pain; suffering; painful
失去朋友让他很痛苦。shī qù péng you ràng tā hěn tòng kǔLosing his friend made him very miserable.
满足 mǎn zú HSK 3
to satisfy; to meet (needs); satisfied; content
他对现在的生活很满足。tā duì xiàn zài de shēng huó hěn mǎn zúHe is very content with his current life.
乐 lè HSK 3
happy; joyful; to be glad
听到好消息他乐得跳了起来。tīng dào hǎo xiāo xi tā lè de tiào le qǐ láiHe was so happy at the good news that he jumped up.
热烈 rè liè HSK 3
enthusiastic; warm; ardent
大家热烈地欢迎新同事。dà jiā rè liè de huān yíng xīn tóng shìEveryone warmly welcomed the new colleague.
动人 dòng rén HSK 3
moving and beautiful (song, voice, story)
这个故事非常动人。zhè ge gù shi fēi cháng dòng rénThis story is very moving.
轻松 qīng sōng HSK 4
relaxed; easy; effortless
考完试他觉得很轻松。kǎo wán shì tā jué de hěn qīng sōngAfter the exam he felt very relaxed.
刺激 cì jī HSK 4
to stimulate; to provoke; exciting; stimulus
坐过山车真是太刺激了。zuò guò shān chē zhēn shi tài cì jī leRiding the roller coaster is so thrilling.
烦 fán HSK 4
to feel vexed; annoying; to bother; to trouble
这件事真让人烦。zhè jiàn shì zhēn ràng rén fánThis matter is really annoying.
平静 píng jìng HSK 4
calm; tranquil; serene; peaceful
听完那句话，她的心情渐渐平静了。tīng wán nà jù huà tā de xīn qíng jiàn jiàn píng jìng leAfter hearing those words, her mood gradually calmed down.
痛快 tòng kuài HSK 4
delighted; to one's heart's content; straightforward
我们玩得非常痛快。wǒ men wán de fēi cháng tòng kuàiWe had a really great time.
感兴趣 gǎn xìng qù HSK 4
to be interested (in)
我对中国历史很感兴趣。wǒ duì zhōng guó lì shǐ hěn gǎn xìng qùI'm very interested in Chinese history.
困扰 kùn rǎo HSK 5
to perplex; to trouble
这个问题困扰了我很久。zhè ge wèn tí kùn rǎo le wǒ hěn jiǔThis problem has troubled me for a long time.
为难 wéi nán HSK 5
to feel awkward; to make things difficult for someone
这个问题真让我为难。zhè ge wèn tí zhēn ràng wǒ wéi nánThis problem really makes me feel awkward.
可怜 kě lián HSK 5
pitiful; pitiable; poor · also: to pity (v.)
那只小狗被雨淋得很可怜。nà zhī xiǎo gǒu bèi yǔ lín de hěn kě liánThat little dog looked so pitiful drenched in the rain.
无奈 wú nài HSK 5
helpless; to have no alternative; but unfortunately
他一脸无奈地摇了摇头。tā yì liǎn wú nài de yáo le yáo tóuHe shook his head with a helpless look.
慌忙 huāng máng HSK 5
in a great rush; hurried; flustered
他慌忙收拾东西，赶去车站。tā huāng máng shōu shi dōng xi gǎn qù chē zhànHe hurriedly packed his things and rushed to the station.
气氛 qì fēn HSK 6
atmosphere; mood; ambiance
晚会的气氛非常热闹。wǎn huì de qì fēn fēi cháng rè naoThe atmosphere at the party was very lively.
惨 cǎn HSK 6
miserable; tragic; disastrous
这次考试我考得太惨了。zhè cì kǎo shì wǒ kǎo de tài cǎn leI did terribly on this exam.
感人 gǎn rén HSK 6
touching, heartwarming (story, deed, scene)
这个故事真的很感人。zhè ge gù shi zhēn de hěn gǎn rénThis story is really touching.
爽 shuǎng HSK 6
refreshing; pleasurable; frank; to feel great
洗完澡整个人都觉得很爽xǐ wán zǎo zhěng gè rén dōu jué de hěn shuǎngAfter a shower, I feel completely refreshed.
悲惨 bēi cǎn HSK 6
miserable; tragic
他讲述了那段悲惨的经历。tā jiǎng shù le nà duàn bēi cǎn de jīng lìHe recounted that tragic experience.
自在 zì zai HSK 6
at ease; comfortable; free
退休以后他过得很自在。tuì xiū yǐ hòu tā guò de hěn zì zaiAfter retiring, he lives quite comfortably and at ease.
在乎 zài hu HSK 4
to care about; to mind
我一点也不在乎别人的看法。wǒ yì diǎn yě bú zài hu bié ren de kàn fǎI don't care at all what others think.
受不了 shòu bù liǎo HSK 4
can't stand it; unbearable; unable to endure
这里太热了，我真受不了。zhè lǐ tài rè le wǒ zhēn shòu bù liǎoIt's too hot here, I really can't stand it.
无所谓 wú suǒ wèi HSK 4
not to matter; to be indifferent; whatever
去不去我都无所谓。qù bú qù wǒ dōu wú suǒ wèiIt doesn't matter to me whether I go or not.
不在乎 bù zài hu HSK 4
not to care; not to mind
他一点也不在乎别人的看法。tā yì diǎn yě bú zài hu bié rén de kàn fǎHe doesn't care at all about what others think.
怨 yuàn HSK 5
to blame; resentment
这件事不能怨别人。zhè jiàn shì bù néng yuàn bié rénYou can't blame others for this matter.
舍不得 shě bu de HSK 5
to be reluctant to; to hate to part with; to begrudge
我真舍不得离开这里。wǒ zhēn shě bu de lí kāi zhè lǐI really hate to leave this place.
可惜 kě xī HSK 5
it's a pity; unfortunately
错过这场比赛真可惜。cuò guò zhè chǎng bǐ sài zhēn kě xīIt's really a pity to miss this game.
舍得 shě de HSK 5
to be willing to part with; to not grudge
他舍得花钱给孩子买书。tā shě de huā qián gěi hái zi mǎi shūHe doesn't mind spending money to buy books for his kids.

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119 words, including HSK 1: 5, HSK 2: 16, HSK 3: 18, HSK 4: 27, HSK 5: 30, HSK 6: 23. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.

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