Meaning
舒服 describes a state of physical or mental comfort and ease. It can refer to how something feels (a comfortable chair), how someone feels physically (feeling well, not sick), or even emotional contentment. The word conveys a pleasant, relaxed sensation without discomfort or pain.
Usage
Commonly used in everyday conversation to describe comfort levels of furniture, clothing, temperature, or one's physical condition. Can be negated as 不舒服 (bù shū fu) meaning 'uncomfortable' or 'unwell/sick'. Often appears in the pattern 觉得很舒服 (feel very comfortable) or as a complement after verbs like 坐, 睡, 穿.
Examples
- 01这张床很舒服，我睡得很好。, .This bed is very comfortable, I slept well.
- 02我今天有点不舒服，想早点回家。, .I feel a bit unwell today and want to go home early.
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Common collocations
- 不舒服uncomfortable; unwell
- 很舒服very comfortable
- 觉得舒服to feel comfortable
- 身体不舒服to feel physically unwell
Antonyms
Origin
舒 originally meant to stretch out or unfold, while 服 relates to fitting well (as clothes do). Together they express the idea of being at ease and well-fitted in one's circumstances.