Meaning
情绪 refers to emotional states or moods that a person experiences. It encompasses both positive and negative feelings, ranging from happiness and excitement to sadness and anger. The word is commonly used in psychology, daily conversation, and contexts where emotional well-being is discussed.
Usage
This word is used in both formal and informal contexts. Native speakers often use it to talk about managing emotions (控制情绪), emotional fluctuations (情绪波动), or emotional problems (情绪问题). It's slightly more formal than colloquial expressions like 心情 (mood) but is still very common in everyday speech.
Examples
- 01他最近情绪很不稳定，经常发脾气。, .His emotions have been very unstable recently, and he often loses his temper.
- 02学会控制自己的情绪是很重要的。.Learning to control one's emotions is very important.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种情绪
Common collocations
- 控制情绪to control one's emotions
- 情绪稳定emotionally stable
- 情绪低落in low spirits, depressed
- 情绪波动emotional fluctuation
Antonyms
Origin
The character 情 originally relates to feelings and emotions, while 绪 (thread) suggests the continuous, interconnected nature of emotional states. Together they create the concept of ongoing emotional conditions or moods.