Feeling
The “Emotions” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with more than 15 commonly used Chinese words to express different emotional states, from joy, happiness to sadness, anger, anxiety and fear. The learning materials are designed to be concise, easy to understand, suitable for all levels, especially useful for beginners learning Chinese online. This document is completely free and can help learners consolidate their Chinese vocabulary knowledge effectively.
我今天很高兴。
I am very happy today.
Use: Expresses positive emotions, a fairly high level of happiness. Can be combined with many adverbs such as 很 (hěn), 非常 (fēicháng), 极其 (jíqí) for emphasis.
收到你的礼物，我非常开心。
I am very happy to receive your gift.
Use: Similar to 高兴, but often has a softer, more intimate tone.
祝你生日快乐！
Happy birthday!
Use: Meaning happiness, long-lasting joy, often used in greetings.
听到这个消息，我感到很悲伤。
Hearing this news, I felt very sad.
Use: A state of deep sadness, often associated with loss.
我心里很难过。
I am very sad inside.
Use: The lighter emotion of sadness is 悲伤, which can be used to indicate discomfort or unease.
他经历了巨大的痛苦。
He went through great pain.
Use: A feeling of physical or mental pain of very severe severity.
他非常愤怒。
He was very angry.
Use: Intense anger, usually with a serious cause.
别生气了。
Don't be angry anymore.
Use: A milder level of anger than 愤怒, often used in everyday communication.
考试前我感到很焦虑。
Before the exam I felt very nervous.
Use: A state of worry and anxiety, often related to an uncertain future.
我担心他会迟到。
I was worried he would be late.
Use: Just worry about something that might happen.
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Memorize the tones of each word by reading it out loud and repeating it over and over again. Use online Chinese learning apps to practice.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, looking for the relationship between the radicals and the meaning of the word. For example, 字 (zì) means word, 心 (xīn) means heart, 开心 (kāixīn) – joy, happiness.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting the vocabulary into sentences to better understand how to use it in context. For example: 我很高兴 (Wǒ hěn gāoxìng) – I am very happy.
- Writing: Write over and over again to memorize the shape of the Chinese characters. Combine listening and reading to increase memorization efficiency.
- Review regularly: Spend time reviewing vocabulary every day to reinforce your knowledge. Use flashcards or vocabulary learning apps to help.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 高兴 | gāoxìng | happy |
| 开心 | kāi xīn | happy |
| 快乐 | kuài lè | happy |
| 悲伤 | bēishāng | sad |
| 难过 | nánguò | sad, upset |
| 痛苦 | tòng kǔ | pain, suffering |
| 愤怒 | fènnù | furious |
| 生气 | shēng qì | angry |
| 焦虑 | jiāo lǜ | anxious, restless |
| 担心 | dānxīn | worry |
| 害怕 | hàipà | scared |
| 恐惧 | kǒngjù | awe |
| 寂寞 | jìmò | lonely |
| 孤单 | gū dān | lonely |
| 失望 | shīwàng | disappointed |
| 沮丧 | jǔsàng | bored |
| 平静 | píngjìng | quiet, calm |
| 轻松 | qīngsōng | light, comfortable |
| 满足 | mǎn zú | satisfied |
| 骄傲 | jiāo'ào | proud |
| 自豪 | zìháo | proud |
| 嫉妒 | jí dù | jealous |
| 羡慕 | xiànmù | admire |
| 同情 | tóng qíng | sympathy |
| 感激 | gǎnjī | grateful |
| 怀念 | huái niàn | miss |
| 兴奋 | xīng fèn | excited |
| 轻松愉快 | qīngsōng yúkuài | light and comfortable |
| 心满意足 | xīn mǎn yì zú | satisfied |
| 忐忑不安 | tǎn tè bù ān | worry, anxiety |
| 伤心 | shāngxīn | heartbroken, sad |
| 紧张 | jǐn zhāng | stress |
| 激动 | jīdòng | excited |
| 陶醉 | táo zuì | passionate |
| 怜悯 | liánmǐn | pity |
| 羞愧 | xiū kuì | shy |
| 内疚 | nèijiù | self-blame, guilt |
| 遗憾 | yíhàn | regret |
| 悔恨 | huǐ hèn | regret |
| 无聊 | wú liáo | bored |
| 满意 | mǎn yì | satisfied |
| 惊喜 | jīng xǐ | pleasantly surprised |
| 好奇 | hào qí | curious |
| 思念 | sī niàn | miss |
| 喜欢 | xǐ huan | prefer |
| 爱 | ài | Love |
| 讨厌 | tǎo yàn | hate |
| 喜悦 | xǐ yuè | joy |
| 安心 | ān xīn | assured |
| 感情 | gǎn qíng | emotional |
| 情绪 | qíng xù | mood, emotion |
| 感觉 | gǎn jué | feeling |
| 幸福 | xìng fú | happy |
| 心烦 | xīn fán | annoyed |
| 郁闷 | yù mèn | inhibition |
| 震惊 | zhèn jīng | shock |
| 憧憬 | chōng jǐng | looking forward to |
| 向往 | xiàng wǎng | desire |
| 后悔 | hòu huǐ | regret |
| 宽慰 | kuān wèi | appease |
| 孤独 | gū dú | cô độc |
| 着急 | zhāo jí | lo lắng, sốt ruột |