Chinese word

舒服

Pronunciation

Pinyinshū fú

Meaning

  • adjectivecomfortable

Example

这张沙发很舒服。zhè zhāng shā fā hěn shū fú

This sofa is very comfortable.

Illustration for 舒服 (comfortable)

More examples

这双鞋穿起来很舒服，走路不累。zhè shuāng xié chuān qǐ lái hěn shū fú zǒu lù bú lèi

These shoes feel comfortable to wear, and you do not get tired when walking in them.

Core concept

A body and mind that can loosen and settle instead of resisting pain or discomfort.

Common phrases

  • 穿起来舒服chuān qǐ lái shū fú

    comfortable to wear

  • 坐得舒服zuò de shū fú

    comfortable to sit in

  • 让人舒服ràng rén shū fú

    make people feel comfortable

Similar words

放松fàng sōng: Free of tension or strain, with the body or mind feeling at ease.
轻松qīng sōng: Easy and unstrained, with little tension, effort, or pressure.

Definition in Chinese

感觉身心放松，没有疼痛或不适，处于自在的状态。gǎn jué shēn xīn fàng sōng méi yǒu téng tòng huò bú shì chǔ yú zì zài de zhuàng tài

Word origin

舒服 (shūfú, "comfortable") combines 舒 (shū, "to stretch out") + 服 (fú, "to fit or suit"), suggesting a person settling into an easy, fitting state.

Usage tips

  • Chinese uses this adjective for the feel of places, weather, sounds, and clothing as well as furniture, so it describes a whole experience rather than only a soft seat.

Other meanings

  • pleasantadjective
  • relaxedadjective

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