好受

hǎoshòu

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"好受" describes a state of feeling comfortable, relieved, or less burdened physically or emotionally. It often refers to an improvement in well-being after some discomfort or pain.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used when talking about health, mood, or physical comfort, such as after taking medicine, changing clothes, or receiving emotional support.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

"好受" is often used in informal spoken Chinese to express relief or comfort. It contrasts with words like "难受" (uncomfortable, painful). Avoid confusing "好受" with "好说" (easy to say) or "" (good at something).

Summary

Use "好受" to describe feeling better physically or emotionally, especially after discomfort. It conveys a positive change and is common in everyday conversation.

Example Sentences

吃了药以后,他感觉好多了,身体也好受多了。

Chī le yào yǐhòu, tā gǎnjué hǎo duō le, shēntǐ yě hǎoshòu duō le.

After taking the medicine, he felt much better and his body was more

换了舒服的衣服后,心情也变得好受了。

Huàn le shūfu de yīfu hòu, xīnqíng yě biàn de hǎoshòu le.

After changing into comfortable clothes, the mood also became better.

听了朋友的安慰,她心里好受多了。

Tīng le péngyǒu de ānwèi, tā xīnli hǎoshòu duō le.

After hearing her friend's comfort, she felt much better inside.