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情怀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
情怀qínghuáifeelingsHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #30116, Very Hard
情怀qínghuáimoodHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #30116, Very Hard
qínghuái(qing2huai2)qing huai T2
  1. 1feelings
  2. 2mood
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March 24, 2026

情怀(情懷)qínghuái(qing2huai2)

情怀 (qíng huái) refers to one's feelings, sentiments, or emotional disposition, often conveying a sense of nostalgia or deep emotional connection to something. It is commonly used in contexts relating to art, literature, and personal reflections, suggesting a profound attachment or emotional resonance with experiences or ideals.

Strokes18Frequency#30116DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

情怀 is often associated with traditional Chinese values, such as the appreciation of nature and the past, featuring heavily in poetry and philosophical discussions about life and love. This reflects the cultural emphasis on emotional depth and connection.

Memory tip

Think of 情 as 'feelings' (imagine a heart) and 怀 as 'to embrace' (picture hugging your memories). Together, they evoke the idea of embracing your feelings, especially those that are nostalgic or sentimental.

Meanings of 情怀

qínghuái(qing2huai2)
1feelings
2mood
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About 情怀

情怀Simplified
情懷Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

情感 (qínggǎn) refers more broadly to emotions or feelings in general, while 情怀 (qínghuái) emphasizes a deeper, often nostalgic emotional connection.

Usage Notes

情怀 is often used in a literary or artistic context, so it may sound overly formal in casual conversation. A common mistake is using it too broadly; focus on specific feelings or ideals when using the term. Be mindful of the tone, as it can imply a deeper emotional state.

HSK Study Tips

Although 情怀 is not an HSK word, it relates to emotional expressions found in beginner to intermediate vocabulary. Students should focus on words that describe feelings and personal experiences to build a richer emotional vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 情怀 with feelings of anger or sadness, using it incorrectly in negative contexts, such as saying '他对这个问题感到很情怀' (He feels very nostalgic about this problem), which should instead focus on positive sentiments.

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Component Characters

情qíngfeeling
HSK 711 strokes忄
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怀huáibosom
HSK 67 strokes忄
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How to say feelings in Chinese

“feelings” in Chinese is情怀qínghuái

情怀 (qíng huái) refers to one's feelings, sentiments, or emotional disposition, often conveying a sense of nostalgia or deep emotional connection to something. It is commonly used in contexts relating to art, literature, and personal reflections, suggesting a profound attachment or emotional resonance with experiences or ideals.

When to use 情怀

情怀 is often used in a literary or artistic context, so it may sound overly formal in casual conversation. A common mistake is using it too broadly; focus on specific feelings or ideals when using the term. Be mindful of the tone, as it can imply a deeper emotional state.

情怀 or something close to it

情感 (qínggǎn) refers more broadly to emotions or feelings in general, while 情怀 (qínghuái) emphasizes a deeper, often nostalgic emotional connection.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 情怀 with feelings of anger or sadness, using it incorrectly in negative contexts, such as saying '他对这个问题感到很情怀' (He feels very nostalgic about this problem), which should instead focus on positive sentiments.

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情怀 emphasizes a deeper emotional connection or ideal, while 情感 simply refers to feelings or emotions.

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