adjective / noun HSK 4
unhappy · displeased · unwell · discord
Meaning
不快 literally means 'not happy' and describes a state of displeasure, unhappiness, or physical discomfort. It can refer to emotional dissatisfaction, interpersonal friction, or a feeling of being unwell. The term is more formal than casual spoken alternatives.
Usage
不快 is used in both written and spoken contexts, though it sounds somewhat formal. It commonly describes interpersonal tension (心中不快 'feeling displeased') or physical discomfort (身体不快 'feeling unwell'). In modern usage, 不高兴 or 不舒服 are more common in everyday speech for emotional and physical discomfort respectively.
Examples
- 01他因为同事的话感到心中不快。.He felt displeased because of what his colleague said.
- 02她最近身体有些不快，需要多休息。, .She's been feeling a bit unwell lately and needs more rest.
Characters
Common collocations
- 心中不快to feel displeased in one's heart
- 身体不快to feel physically unwell
- 感到不快to feel unhappy/displeased
Antonyms
Origin
Formed by negating 快 (happy/pleasant), creating the opposite meaning. This straightforward negation pattern is common in Chinese.