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March 24, 2026
觉得(覺得)juéde(jue2de5)
觉得 (jué de) means 'to think' or 'to feel' and is commonly used to express opinions or personal feelings about something. It is often followed by an adjective or a noun to indicate what the speaker is thinking or feeling.
Strokes20Frequency#87DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing feelings and opinions often reflects personal relationships and social harmony. Using 觉得 can enhance communication by making your thoughts clear without being overly direct.
Memory Tip
Imagine a judge (jué) sitting in a courtroom, pondering deeply (de) about a case—this helps you remember that 觉得 is about thinking and feeling. The visual of a judge deliberating evokes the idea of forming an opinion.
Meanings of 觉得
juéde(jue2de5)
1to think
2to feel
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About 觉得
觉得Simplified
覺得Traditional
20Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#87Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
认为 (rènwéi) is used when expressing a belief or judgment about something based on reasoning, while 觉得 (juéde) emphasizes personal feelings or subjective impressions.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 觉得 with other verbs like 想 (xiǎng), which means 'to want' or 'to think about'. 觉得 is more about personal feelings or opinions. It is typically used in informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 觉得 connects well with other basic verbs and adjectives. Focus on using it in sentences to express your opinions or feelings about common topics, such as food or weather.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 觉得 with 想. For example, saying '我想这个好' (I think this is good) is incorrect; instead, say '我觉得这个好'.
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觉得 (jué de) means 'to think' or 'to feel' and is commonly used to express opinions or personal feelings about something. It is often followed by an adjective or a noun to indicate what the speaker is thinking or feeling.
When to use 觉得
Be careful not to confuse 觉得 with other verbs like 想 (xiǎng), which means 'to want' or 'to think about'. 觉得 is more about personal feelings or opinions. It is typically used in informal contexts.
觉得 or something close to it
认为 (rènwéi) is used when expressing a belief or judgment about something based on reasoning, while 觉得 (juéde) emphasizes personal feelings or subjective impressions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 觉得 with 想. For example, saying '我想这个好' (I think this is good) is incorrect; instead, say '我觉得这个好'.
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Grammar Patterns of 觉得
觉得 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
