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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
舒畅shūchànghappyHSK 7, a, 20 strokes, rank #23355, Very Hard
舒畅shūchàngentirely free from worryHSK 7, a, 20 strokes, rank #23355, Very Hard
shūchàng(shu1chang4)shu chang T1
  1. 1happy
  2. 2entirely free from worry
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March 24, 2026

舒畅(舒暢)shūchàng(shu1chang4)

舒畅 means to feel happy and untroubled, often conveying a sense of relief and ease. It is typically used in contexts where one feels liberated from worries or stress, indicating a light-hearted and joyful state of mind.

Strokes20Frequency#23355DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, expressing feelings of舒畅 is important, especially after overcoming challenges or stress, and it reflects the value placed on mental well-being and harmony in life.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'shoo' sound as you take a deep breath, letting all your worries 'chang' (which sounds like 'change') away. Picture a bird soaring freely in the sky, embodying the essence of feeling舒畅.

Meanings of 舒畅

shūchàng(shu1chang4)
1happy
2entirely free from worry
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About 舒畅

舒畅Simplified
舒暢Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#23355Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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愉快 (yúkuài) - use 舒畅 when emphasizing relief and ease, while 愉快 focuses more on general happiness.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include using 舒畅 in overly formal contexts; it is more suitable for informal conversations. Be careful with the tones: 舒 (shu1) needs to be pronounced with a high level tone, and 當 (chang4) should be pronounced with a falling tone. It's often collocated with words like 心情 (xīnqíng, mood) or 感觉 (gǎnjué, feeling).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 舒畅 connects well with other advanced vocabulary that expresses emotions or states of being. Focus on using it in varied sentence structures to enhance fluency and context comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 舒畅 with similar words like 快乐 (kuàilè, happy) and use them interchangeably, but 舒畅 emphasizes a carefree emotional state. For example, saying '我今天很快乐' (I am very happy today) is correct, but using 舒畅 in the same context lacks nuance unless describing relief from worry.

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Component Characters

舒Shūto stretch
12 strokes舌
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畅chàngfree
8 strokes日
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How to say happy in Chinese

“happy” in Chinese is舒畅shūchàng

舒畅 means to feel happy and untroubled, often conveying a sense of relief and ease. It is typically used in contexts where one feels liberated from worries or stress, indicating a light-hearted and joyful state of mind.

When to use 舒畅

Common mistakes include using 舒畅 in overly formal contexts; it is more suitable for informal conversations. Be careful with the tones: 舒 (shu1) needs to be pronounced with a high level tone, and 當 (chang4) should be pronounced with a falling tone. It's often collocated with words like 心情 (xīnqíng, mood) or 感觉 (gǎnjué, feeling).

舒畅 or something close to it

愉快 (yúkuài) - use 舒畅 when emphasizing relief and ease, while 愉快 focuses more on general happiness.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 舒畅 with similar words like 快乐 (kuàilè, happy) and use them interchangeably, but 舒畅 emphasizes a carefree emotional state. For example, saying '我今天很快乐' (I am very happy today) is correct, but using 舒畅 in the same context lacks nuance unless describing relief from worry.

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Grammar Patterns of 舒畅

舒畅 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. 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.

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洗完热水澡感到全身____.

I felt as fit as a fiddle after a hot bath.

Example Sentences for 舒畅 (1)

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洗完热水澡感到全身舒畅.

xǐ wán rè shuǐ zǎo gǎn dào quán shēn shū chàng.

I felt as fit as a fiddle after a hot bath.

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No, 舒畅 specifically refers to emotional happiness and a carefree state, not physical comfort.

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