Definition
不适 (bù shì) is a formal, written way to say 'unwell, indisposed' — it's the standard term in medical or official contexts (e.g., 身体不适). 难受 (nán shòu) is more colloquial and can also describe emotional pain; 难过 (nán guò) primarily means 'sad' but can also mean physically uncomfortable in casual speech.
adjective
unwellindisposednot feeling well
Easily confused
- 不时bù shísound-alikefrom time to time; occasionally
- 捕食bǔ shísound-aliketo prey on, to catch and feed on
Examples
- 不适。Tā zuìjìn zǒngshì gǎndào bú shì.He has been feeling unwell lately.
- 不适。Zhè zhǒng bú shì de gǎnjué guò yíhuìr jiù hǎo le.This feeling of discomfort will pass in a little while.
- 不适。Tā yīnwèi shēntǐ bú shì qǐngjià le.She took leave because she was unwell.
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