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情绪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
情绪qíngxùmoodHSK 5, n, 22 strokes, rank #1811, Hard
情绪qíngxùstate of mindHSK 5, n, 22 strokes, rank #1811, Hard
情绪qíngxùmoodinessHSK 5, n, 22 strokes, rank #1811, Hard
qíngxù(qing2xu4)qing xu T2
  1. 1mood
  2. 2state of mind
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March 24, 2026

情绪(情緒)qíngxù(qing2xu4)

情绪 (qíngxù) refers to a person's mood or emotional state, encompassing feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, and anxiety. It is commonly used in contexts discussing mental health, emotional well-being, and interpersonal relationships.

Strokes22Frequency#1811DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussing one's 情绪 is often seen as a sign of vulnerability, and it's common to express emotions indirectly. Emotional stability is highly valued, and there are traditional practices, like Tai Chi, that are believed to help balance one’s 情绪.

Memory Tip

Think of 情 (qíng) as 'feelings' and 绪 (xù) as 'threads'. Imagine your emotions are threads weaving through your mind, creating a tapestry of moods. The pronunciation 'qíngxù' sounds like 'ching shoe,' which can remind you to be mindful of your emotional 'footing' in life.

Meanings of 情绪

qíngxù(qing2xu4)
1mood
2state of mind
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About 情绪

情绪Simplified
情緒Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1811Frequency Rank
种Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

情感 (qínggǎn) refers to a person's feelings or affections, often more focused on love and attachment, while 情绪 (qíngxù) is about mood and emotional states more broadly.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 情绪 with 情感 (qínggǎn), which refers more to feelings or sentiments. 情绪 is generally used in informal settings, while discussing mental health may require a slightly more formal tone. Common phrases include '控制情绪' (control emotions) and '情绪波动' (emotional fluctuations).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 情绪 connects well with other vocabulary related to emotions and psychological states, such as 心情 (xīnqíng, mood) and 精神 (jīngshén, spirit). Students should focus on using 情绪 in sentences to describe various emotional states.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 情绪 with related terms like 感情 (gǎnqíng, affection), leading to sentences like '我有很多感情' (I have a lot of feelings) instead of '我有很多情绪' (I have a lot of moods). Remember to use 情绪 for moods and emotional states specifically.

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Component Characters

情qíngfeeling
HSK 711 strokes忄
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绪xùbeginnings
11 strokes纟
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How to say mood in Chinese

“mood” in Chinese is情绪qíngxù

情绪 (qíngxù) refers to a person's mood or emotional state, encompassing feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, and anxiety. It is commonly used in contexts discussing mental health, emotional well-being, and interpersonal relationships.

When to use 情绪

Be careful not to confuse 情绪 with 情感 (qínggǎn), which refers more to feelings or sentiments. 情绪 is generally used in informal settings, while discussing mental health may require a slightly more formal tone. Common phrases include '控制情绪' (control emotions) and '情绪波动' (emotional fluctuations).

情绪 or something close to it

情感 (qínggǎn) refers to a person's feelings or affections, often more focused on love and attachment, while 情绪 (qíngxù) is about mood and emotional states more broadly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 情绪 with related terms like 感情 (gǎnqíng, affection), leading to sentences like '我有很多感情' (I have a lot of feelings) instead of '我有很多情绪' (I have a lot of moods). Remember to use 情绪 for moods and emotional states specifically.

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Grammar Patterns of 情绪

情绪 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 3 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.

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她的____很不稳定，时而积极，时而消沉。

Her emotions are very unstable — sometimes positive, sometimes depressed.

Example Sentences for 情绪 (10)

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埃勒里的归来可以驱散一些抑郁的情绪。

āi lè lǐ de guī lái kě yǐ qū sàn yī xiē yì yù de qíng xù。

Ellery's return will help to chase away some of the gloom.
2
这一危机已在魁北克激起了一波民族独立主义情绪。

zhè yī wēi jī yǐ zài kuí běi kè jī qǐ le yī bō mín zú dú lì zhǔ yì qíng xù。

The crisis has set off a wave of nationalist feelings in Quebec.
3
他被惹得情绪非常激动，这很少见。

tā bèi rě dé qíng xù fēi cháng jī dòng， ， zhè hěn shǎo。

He was prompted to a rare outburst of feeling.
4
他最初面对媒体时情绪有点忧郁。

tā zuì chū miàn duì méi tǐ shí qíng xù yǒu diǎn yōu yù。

He faced the press, initially, in a somewhat subdued mood.
5
他明显是在努力控制自己的情绪。

tā míng xiǎn shì zài nǔ lì kòng zhì zì jǐ de qíng xù。

He was making a visible effort to control himself.
6
在工会办公室，情绪慢慢从顺从转变成愤怒。

zài gōng huì bàn gōng shì， ， qíng xù màn màn cóng shùn cóng zhuǎn biàn chéng fèn。

In the union office, the mood gradually changed from resignation to rage.
7
球员在备战明天的比赛时带着蔑视对手的情绪。

qiú yuán zài bèi zhàn míng tiān de bǐ sài shí dài zháo miè shì duì shǒu de qíng xù。

The players are in defiant mood as they prepare for tomorrow'sgame.
8
有报道称首都弥漫着不满的情绪。

yǒu bào dào chēng shǒu dū mí màn zháo bù mǎn de qíng xù。

There are reports of widespread dis-content in the capital.
9
这场危机的根源是这两个群体之间积怨已深的敌对情绪。

zhè cháng wēi jī de gēn yuán shì zhè liǎng gè qún tǐ zhī jiān jī yuàn yǐ shēn de dí duì qíng xù。

The crisis is rooted in deep rivalries between the two groups.
10
他回到家里时情绪非常好.

tā huí dào jiā lǐ shí qíng xù fēi cháng hǎo.

He felt in excellent spirits when he arrived home.

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情绪 refers to a broader range of emotional states, while 心情 specifically denotes one's mood at a particular time.

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