English–Chinese
“emotions” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxǐ nù āi lè
Example
她的喜怒哀乐写在脸上。tā de xǐ nù āi lè xiě zài liǎn shàng
Her emotions show on her face.
How to say “emotions” in Chinese
“Emotions” in Chinese is 喜怒哀乐 (xǐ nù āi lè).
A person's whole emotional landscape, including the feelings that rise and fall across daily life.
Example sentences with 喜怒哀乐
心理咨询师教他如何调节自己的喜怒哀乐。xīn lǐ zī xún shī jiāo tā rú hé tiáo jié zì jǐ de xǐ nù āi lè
The counselor taught him how to manage his emotions.
Tips for using 喜怒哀乐
- This compact expression has a somewhat literary tone, while casual speech often describes a current state more directly.