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March 24, 2026
心情xīnqíng(xin1qing2)
The word 心情 (xīnqíng) refers to a person's mood or emotional state at a given time. It is commonly used in contexts discussing feelings, emotional well-being, or the atmosphere around an individual, such as '我的心情很好' (My mood is great).
Strokes15Frequency#1676DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussing one's 心情 is common in casual conversations, often reflecting a collectivist value where emotional states can impact group dynamics. Asking about someone's mood can show empathy and strengthen social bonds.
Memory Tip
Imagine a heart (心) inside a beautiful landscape (情), representing how your heart feels in different settings. The sound 'xin' can be remembered by thinking of 'sin,' as in the sin of being in a bad mood, while 'qing' can remind you of 'cleaning' your mind to improve your mood.
Meanings of 心情
xīnqíng(xin1qing2)
1mood
2frame of mind
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心情Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1676Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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情绪 (qíngxù): Use 心情 when referring to a person's mood in a more personal and subjective sense, while 情绪 typically refers to emotions in a broader or more clinical context.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 心情 with 情绪 (qíngxù), which refers to emotions more broadly.心情 is more informal and personal, while 情绪 can be used in psychological contexts. Be cautious with tone; the second tone (qing2) must be pronounced correctly to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word,心情 connects to other emotional and psychological vocabulary. Focus on using it in sentences to describe your feelings and practice with adjectives that modify it, such as '好' (good) or '坏' (bad).
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 心情 when they mean 情绪. For example, saying '他的情绪很好' (Tā de qíngxù hěn hǎo) can be correct, but if you want to express a personal mood, you should use 心情 instead.
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The word 心情 (xīnqíng) refers to a person's mood or emotional state at a given time. It is commonly used in contexts discussing feelings, emotional well-being, or the atmosphere around an individual, such as '我的心情很好' (My mood is great).
When to use 心情
Learners often confuse 心情 with 情绪 (qíngxù), which refers to emotions more broadly.心情 is more informal and personal, while 情绪 can be used in psychological contexts. Be cautious with tone; the second tone (qing2) must be pronounced correctly to avoid misunderstandings.
心情 or something close to it
情绪 (qíngxù): Use 心情 when referring to a person's mood in a more personal and subjective sense, while 情绪 typically refers to emotions in a broader or more clinical context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 心情 when they mean 情绪. For example, saying '他的情绪很好' (Tā de qíngxù hěn hǎo) can be correct, but if you want to express a personal mood, you should use 心情 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 心情
心情 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.
