Definition
舒服 (shū fu) is the everyday word for feeling comfortable — physically (a soft bed) or mentally (relaxed, at ease). 舒适 (shū shì) is more formal and often describes environments or objects (a comfortable hotel room), while 自在 (zì zai) focuses on a carefree, natural state of mind. 宽松 (kuān sōng) is narrower: loose-fitting clothes or relaxed rules.
adjective
comfortable (physically or mentally)
Easily confused
- 束缚shù fùsound-aliketo bind, to restrict, to fetter (usually figuratively)
Examples
- 舒服。Jīntiān tiānqì hěn shū fu.The weather is very comfortable today.
- 舒服。Zhè zhāng chuáng zhēn shū fu.This bed is really comfortable.
- 舒服。Xiūxi yíxià shēntǐ jiù shū fu le.After resting a bit, your body will feel comfortable.
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