Meaning
舒畅 describes a mental and emotional state of feeling happy, relaxed, and unburdened. It conveys a sense of inner comfort and freedom, like when everything feels right and you're at peace. The word emphasizes both physical ease (舒) and smooth, unobstructed emotional flow (畅).
Usage
This word is typically used in written or formal contexts to describe someone's emotional state or mood. Native speakers use it to express feeling emotionally liberated or having a weight lifted off their shoulders. It commonly appears in phrases like 心情舒畅 (feeling cheerful) and is more literary than everyday casual speech.
Examples
- 01听了这个好消息，他心情十分舒畅。, .After hearing this good news, he felt very cheerful.
- 02在海边散步让我感到身心舒畅。.Walking by the seaside makes me feel relaxed and comfortable in body and mind.
Characters
Common collocations
- 心情舒畅in a cheerful mood
- 感到舒畅to feel relaxed and happy
- 身心舒畅physically and mentally comfortable
Antonyms
Origin
The character 舒 originally depicted舍 (house) and 予 (to give), suggesting the comfort of being at home. 畅 contains 昜 (rising sun), implying clarity and freedom from obstruction. Together they create an image of comfortable, unobstructed emotional flow.