English–Chinese

“at ease” in Chinese

Chinese

Also自在 (zì zài) · 自如 (zì rú) · 舒心 (shū xīn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinān

Example

听到好消息,他终于觉得很安心。tīng dào hǎo xiāo xī tā zhōng yú jué de hěn ān xīn

Hearing the good news, he finally felt at ease.

Illustration for 安 (at ease)

How to say “at ease” in Chinese

“At ease” in Chinese is 安 (ān).

Calm that comes when a concern no longer presses on the heart.

Full entry for 安: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 安

孩子放学回家,母亲才感到很安心。hái zi fàng xué huí jiā mǔ qīn cái gǎn dào hěn ān xīn

After her child came home from school, the mother finally felt at ease.

Tips for using 安

  • English often uses "safe" for both physical security and relief from worry, but this adjective focuses on the settled feeling after worry fades.

Other Chinese words for “at ease”

2

自在

zì zài

adjectiveat ease

和朋友聊天时我很自在。hé péng yǒu liáo tiān shí wǒ hěn zì zài

I feel at ease when chatting with friends.

3

自如

zì rú

adjectiveat ease

他在面试时显得自如。tā zài miàn shì shí xiǎn de zì rú

He seemed at ease during the interview.

4

舒心

shū xīn

adjectiveat ease

听了你的解释,我很舒心。tīng le nǐ de jiě shì wǒ hěn shū xīn

After hearing your explanation, I feel at ease.

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