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Feelings in Chinese: 10 words with readings, free to read.

Every feelings word on the HSK lists with its pinyin and meaning, the beginner ones in a real sentence. Filter it, flip it into flashcards, or carry it on your Lock Screen with Lock&Learn Chinese.

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Feelings
爱
ài
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高兴
gāoxìng
happy or glad
喜欢
xǐhuan
to like
累
lèi
tired or weary
01 · The list

Feelings,
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Words for feelings in Chinese: happy, sad, angry, tired, surprised, to like and to worry, and the other states of mind on the HSK vocabulary lists, each with its reading and meaning.

In Lock&Learn Chinese these words sit in their level packs (HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 5, HSK 6), one per glance on the widget: a word waits in hanzi with its pinyin; one tap reveals the meaning and a real sentence. HSK 1 is free; every other pack opens with a free preview and another word unlocks daily.

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10 words
Feelings in Chinese: 10 words from the HSK lists, HSK 1 to HSK 6
HanziPinyinMeaningLevelExample
爱àito loveHSK 1我爱我的爸爸和妈妈。Wǒ ài wǒ de bàba hé māma.I love my father and mother.
高兴gāoxìnghappy or gladHSK 1见到你我很高兴。Jiàn dào nǐ wǒ hěn gāoxìng.I am happy to meet you.
喜欢xǐhuanto likeHSK 1我喜欢看电影。Wǒ xǐhuan kàn diànyǐng.I like watching movies.
快乐kuàilèhappy or joyfulHSK 2
累lèitired or wearyHSK 2
希望xīwàngto hope or wishHSK 2
笑xiàoto laugh or smileHSK 2
灰心huīxīnlose heart or discouragedHSK 5
热泪盈眶rèlèiyíngkuàngeyes brimming with tearsHSK 6
咬牙切齿yǎoyáqièchǐgnashing teeth with rageHSK 6

Word list: the six-level HSK syllabus (HSK 2.0). Definitions adapted from CC-CEDICT, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences are original Lock&Learn content.

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How do I express feelings in Chinese?

The 10 words below are the emotion and feeling words on the HSK vocabulary lists with their readings and meanings. The beginner-level entries come with a real sentence.

Which HSK levels are these words from?

3 from HSK 1, 4 from HSK 2, 1 from HSK 5, 2 from HSK 6. The level chip on each row says where the word sits, so you can stop at your level or read ahead. Beginner-level words carry a real example sentence; the rest show word, pinyin and meaning, with their sentences in the app.

How do I learn feelings words on my iPhone Lock Screen?

Install Lock&Learn Chinese, then touch and hold your Lock Screen, tap Customize, tap the widget area and choose Lock&Learn Chinese. Enable the level packs these words come from (HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 5 and more). A word waits in hanzi with its pinyin; one tap reveals the meaning and a real sentence.

Is Lock&Learn Chinese free?

Yes. The app is free on iOS: HSK 1 is free, every other pack opens with a free preview, and another word unlocks daily. Lock&Learn+ is an optional upgrade that opens every pack at once, offered as a yearly plan or a one-time lifetime purchase.

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