舒服

shū fu

comfortable

HSK 3

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"舒服" primarily describes a state of physical or mental comfort and ease. It can refer to objects, environments, or personal feelings. For example, a chair or clothes can be "舒服" if they provide comfort. It also commonly describes how a person feels physically, especially regarding health or relaxation.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

"舒服" is often used in everyday conversation to express comfort or discomfort. When describing health, it usually implies mild discomfort rather than severe illness. It is more casual and common than formal terms for comfort or health status.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse "舒服" with "安静" (quiet) or "开心" (happy). "舒服" focuses on physical or mental comfort, not emotional happiness or silence.

例文

这张椅子坐起来很舒服。

Zhè zhāng yǐzi zuò qǐlái hěn shūfu.

This chair is very comfortable to sit on.

穿这件衣服感觉很舒服。

Chuān zhè jiàn yīfu gǎnjué hěn shūfu.

Wearing this piece of clothing feels very comfortable.

我今天身体不太舒服,想休息一下。

Wǒ jīntiān shēntǐ bù tài shūfu, xiǎng xiūxi yíxià.

I don't feel very well today and want to rest a bit.