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舒适 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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舒适shūshìcozyHSK 5, a, rank #4602, Medium
舒适shūshìsnugHSK 5, a, rank #4602, Medium
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March 24, 2026
舒适(舒適)shūshì(shu1shi4)

The word 舒适 (shūshì) means cozy, snug, or comfortable. It is often used to describe environments, clothing, or feelings that provide a sense of relaxation and well-being. Common contexts include discussing home atmospheres, travel accommodations, or personal comfort levels.

Frequency#4602DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of comfort is often associated with hospitality and home life. A comfortable home environment is highly valued, and the term 舒适 reflects the importance of creating a welcoming atmosphere for family and guests.

Memory Tip

Imagine you are sitting in a soft, plush chair that 'shushes' you into comfort. The '舒' (shū) looks like a person relaxing, while '适' (shì) can remind you of 'fit,' as in something that fits perfectly and makes you feel snug and at ease.

Meanings of 舒适

shūshì(shu1shi4)
1cozy
2snug
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About 舒适

舒适Simplified
舒適Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#4602Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 舒适

Quick Contrast

舒适 (shūshì) vs 方便 (fāngbiàn) — use 舒适 for comfort-related contexts, while 方便 emphasizes convenience.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine you are sitting in a soft, plush chair that 'shushes' you into comfort. The '舒' (shū) looks like a person relaxing, while '适' (shì) can remind you of 'fit,' as in something that fits perfectly and makes you feel snug and at ease.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 舒适 with related words like 方便 (fāngbiàn), which means convenient. While 舒适 emphasizes comfort, 方便 focuses on practicality. This word is generally used in informal contexts when discussing personal comfort.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 舒适 can be connected to other adjectives that describe feelings or states, like 快乐 (kuàilè, happy) or 安静 (ānjìng, quiet). Students should focus on using 舒适 in various contexts, particularly when discussing leisure or travel.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of comfort is often associated with hospitality and home life. A comfortable home environment is highly valued, and the term 舒适 reflects the importance of creating a welcoming atmosphere for family and guests.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 舒适 by pairing it with unrelated nouns, like saying '舒适的食物' (shūshì de shíwù, comfortable food), which sounds odd. Instead, use it with terms related to space, like '舒适的房间' (shūshì de fángjiān, comfortable room).

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Component Characters

舒Shūto stretch
12 strokes舌
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适kuòto fit
9 strokes辶
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Grammar Patterns of 舒适

舒适 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

毛毯能让你睡得更温暖、更____。

The blanket will provide additional warmth and comfort in bed.

Example Sentences for 舒适 (10)

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毛毯能让你睡得更温暖、更舒适。

máo tǎn néng ràng nǐ shuì dé gēng wēn nuǎn、 、 gēng shū。

The blanket will provide additional warmth and comfort in bed.
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分配给他们的房子舒适宽敞，并配齐了工作人员。

fēn pèi gěi tā mén de fáng zǐ shū shì kuān chǎng， ， bìng pèi qí le gōng zuò rén。

The house allocated to them was pleasant and spacious, and well-staffed.
3
它防水性能非常好，但却轻巧舒适。

tā fáng shuǐ xìng néng fēi cháng hǎo， ， dàn què qīng qiǎo shū。

It is completely waterproof, yet light and comfortable.
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陶瓦地板使这个地方给人一种非常舒适温馨的感觉。

táo wǎ dì bǎn shǐ zhè gè dì fāng gěi rén yī zhǒng fēi cháng shū shì wēn xīn de gǎn jué。

The terracotta tiled floor gives the place a wonderfully homely character.
5
我们待在汤姆那里。那并不是巴克宫，但足够舒适了。

wǒ mén dài zài tāng mǔ nà lǐ。 。 nà bìng bù shì bā kè， gōng ， dàn zú gòu shū。

We stayed at Tom's place. It isn't exactly Buck House, but it's comfortable enough.
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这种新设计将会给您带来意想不到的舒适、安全和快捷。

zhè zhǒng xīn shè jì jiāng huì gěi nín dài lái yì xiǎng bù dào de shū shì、 、 ān quán hé kuài。

This new design will offer undreamed-of levels of comfort, safety and speed.
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她看了看梅尔维尔小姐，她正舒适地安坐在新朋友中间。

tā kàn le kàn méi ěr wéi ěr xiǎo jiě， ， tā zhèng shū shì dì ān zuò zài xīn péng yǒu zhōng。

She looked at Miss Melville, snugly ensconced among her new friends.
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在热天里，应该穿凉快舒适的衣服。

zài rè tiān lǐ， ， yīng gāi chuān liáng kuài shū shì de yī。

In warm weather, you should wear clothing that is cool and comfortable.
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晚上点起篝火会让人感到温暖舒适。

wǎn shàng diǎn qǐ gōu huǒ huì ràng rén gǎn dào wēn nuǎn shū shì。

In the evening a log fire would provide cosiness.
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我对华美的红地毯和舒适的椅子感到惊讶.

wǒ duì huá měi de hóng dì tǎn hé shū shì de yǐ zǐ gǎn dào jīng yà.

I was surprised at the plush red carpeting and comfortable chairs.

Cultural Notes for 舒适

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of comfort is often associated with hospitality and home life. A comfortable home environment is highly valued, and the term 舒适 reflects the importance of creating a welcoming atmosphere for family and guests.

Frequently Asked Questions about 舒适

Generally, 舒适 is more commonly used in informal settings, especially when discussing personal comfort.