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March 24, 2026
情绪(情緒)qíngxù(qing2xu4)
情绪 (qíngxù) refers to a person's mood or emotional state, encompassing feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, and anxiety. It is commonly used in contexts discussing mental health, emotional well-being, and interpersonal relationships.
Frequency#1811DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussing one's 情绪 is often seen as a sign of vulnerability, and it's common to express emotions indirectly. Emotional stability is highly valued, and there are traditional practices, like Tai Chi, that are believed to help balance one’s 情绪.
Memory Tip
Think of 情 (qíng) as 'feelings' and 绪 (xù) as 'threads'. Imagine your emotions are threads weaving through your mind, creating a tapestry of moods. The pronunciation 'qíngxù' sounds like 'ching shoe,' which can remind you to be mindful of your emotional 'footing' in life.
Meanings of 情绪
qíngxù(qing2xu4)
1mood
2state of mind
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About 情绪
情绪Simplified
情緒Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1811Frequency Rank
种Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
情感 (qínggǎn) refers to a person's feelings or affections, often more focused on love and attachment, while 情绪 (qíngxù) is about mood and emotional states more broadly.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 情 (qíng) as 'feelings' and 绪 (xù) as 'threads'. Imagine your emotions are threads weaving through your mind, creating a tapestry of moods. The pronunciation 'qíngxù' sounds like 'ching shoe,' which can remind you to be mindful of your emotional 'footing' in life.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 情绪 with 情感 (qínggǎn), which refers more to feelings or sentiments. 情绪 is generally used in informal settings, while discussing mental health may require a slightly more formal tone. Common phrases include '控制情绪' (control emotions) and '情绪波动' (emotional fluctuations).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 情绪 connects well with other vocabulary related to emotions and psychological states, such as 心情 (xīnqíng, mood) and 精神 (jīngshén, spirit). Students should focus on using 情绪 in sentences to describe various emotional states.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussing one's 情绪 is often seen as a sign of vulnerability, and it's common to express emotions indirectly. Emotional stability is highly valued, and there are traditional practices, like Tai Chi, that are believed to help balance one’s 情绪.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 情绪 with related terms like 感情 (gǎnqíng, affection), leading to sentences like '我有很多感情' (I have a lot of feelings) instead of '我有很多情绪' (I have a lot of moods). Remember to use 情绪 for moods and emotional states specifically.
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Grammar Patterns of 情绪
情绪 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The crisis is rooted in deep rivalries between the two groups.
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他回到家里时情绪非常好.
tā huí dào jiā lǐ shí qíng xù fēi cháng hǎo.
He felt in excellent spirits when he arrived home.
Cultural Notes for 情绪
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, discussing one's 情绪 is often seen as a sign of vulnerability, and it's common to express emotions indirectly. Emotional stability is highly valued, and there are traditional practices, like Tai Chi, that are believed to help balance one’s 情绪.
Frequently Asked Questions about 情绪
情绪 refers to a broader range of emotional states, while 心情 specifically denotes one's mood at a particular time.
Yes, but it is more commonly used in informal contexts. For formal discussions about mental health, consider using terms like 心理状态 (xīnlǐ zhuàngtài, psychological state) instead.
You can say '她的情绪很不稳定' (Her mood is very unstable) to describe someone who is experiencing fluctuating emotions.
