Chinese vocabulary — Cảm xúc topic
1168 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 1168 Chinese vocabulary words for the Cảm xúc topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Cảm xúc vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.
Cảm xúc vocabulary HSK 1(11 words)
HSK 1 pathwaycold
to like
fast; quick
hot
to love
to be angry
to laugh; to smile
tired
to feel
difficult, hard
happy; glad
Cảm xúc vocabulary HSK 2(26 words)
HSK 2 pathwayto feel embarrassed
dissatisfied; discontented
to care about
scary; terrifying
to cry
to shout; to call out
happy; glad
in one's heart; at heart
in one's heart; in one's mind
happy; joyful
to fear; to be afraid of
anxious; urgent; in a hurry
to recall; to remember
to feel; to sense
to be moved; touched
to be willing
to feel at ease; to rest assured
on purpose; deliberately
gas; air
forever; always
satisfied
love (romantic)
to hurt; to ache; painful
to agree
to feel unwell; to feel uncomfortable
ugly; unsightly
Cảm xúc vocabulary HSK 3(51 words)
HSK 3 pathwayuneasy; ill at ease
active; proactive; on one's own initiative
happy; joyful
close; intimate
sad; grieved
to realize; to understand from experience
to be filled with; to brim with
light; brightness
inner heart; one's innermost being
moving; touching
impression
repeatedly; over and over
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
sleepy; drowsy
resolute; determined
strong-willed; staunch
to lose
mind; brains
curious
target; intended audience; object
happy; blessed
lucky; good fortune
strong; intense; fierce
heart
to be afraid; to fear
emotion; feeling
to catch a cold
affection; feelings
wish; aspiration; desire
mature; ripe
to hang; to hang up
hometown; native place
once; formerly
sure enough; as expected
joyful; merry; happy
warm; to warm
to satisfy; to meet (a need)
fire
to love ardently; to be passionate about
compassion; loving heart
to ache; to hurt; painful
painful; agonizing
shortcoming; weak point
simply; downright
tight; snug; taut
fine; wonderful; happy
to test; to put to the test; trial
oneself; itself
promptly; hurriedly; at once
quiet; still; calm
to face; to confront
Cảm xúc vocabulary HSK 4(87 words)
HSK 4 pathwayto not mind, to not care
it's all right, never mind
pleasure, enjoyment
extraordinary, amazing
close, intimate
dear, beloved
to pay, to put in (effort)
to harm, to hurt
still, as before
to rely on, to depend on
to dream, to dream of
excited, thrilled
to stimulate, to excite
to sway, to waver
courage
opposite, contrary
cannot bear, cannot stand
surprised, startled
to sympathize
interjection (particle)
An interjection expressing surprise, joy, or approval.
kind-hearted
to love, to be fond of, to adore
to care about, to mind
generous
disappointed
to strive
calm, still
to spend, to pass (time)
weak
self-satisfied, pleased with oneself
to smile
to reminisce, to long for
strange, odd
to miss
to imagine
to be interested, to take interest
perhaps, maybe, possibly
to bear, to endure
to relax
it doesn't matter, no big deal
boring, dull
infinite, boundless
to hint, to imply
to look forward to, to expect
loose, relaxed
especially, particularly
dream, to dream
dream, aspiration
to sink
heavy
silent, to fall silent
to not expect, to not have thought of
tears
tears
deep, profound (shēnhòu)
clear-minded, lucid
gradually
moved, excited
annoyed, irritated
to cherish, to treasure
joyful, to one's heart's content
indeed, truly
to get along, to interact
to look down on, to despise
to visit, to call on
tears
in a hurry, hurried
to bless; blessing, wishes
to praise, to commend
pure
wife
honest
confident, self-confident
bitter (taste)
brave, heroic
expression, facial look
to misunderstand (action, process)
to praise, to admire
relaxed, light
excessive
luck, fortune
sour
to make a fuss, to make trouble
youth, the prime of one's life
noble, lofty
silent, quiet
Cảm xúc vocabulary HSK 5(128 words)
HSK 5 pathwayalways, all along
inevitable
unfortunate, unlucky
serious, terrible
not easy
never before
impatient, irritated
regardless of, in disregard of
to lose
strict, severe
serious
embarrassed, awkward
to enjoy, to savor
still; as before
as before, still the same
on the contrary, actually
idol
foolish
care, concern
inner, intrinsic
no longer; not anymore
impulsive, agitated
absolutely not
to originate from, due to
fierce, intense, terrible
friendship
to realize, to discover
suddenly saw
pitiful; poor
regrettable; pitiful
arduous, strenuous
regret
to vomit, to throw up (usually for liquids or food)
upward
frighten, scare
stay put, stay in one place
Oh!; Alas!
only; unique
to recall
to look back, to review
to bother, to annoy
firm, resolute
bold
lucky, fortunate
to comfort, to console
to harm
respect
years, time
almost, nearly
to carry (characteristics, emotions...)
straightforward, direct
to force, to coerce
to feel sorry for, to pity
to endure
unable to restrain
to endure, to be patient
cheerful, excited
to blame, to complain
finally
romance, be in love
hate
stealthily, silently
sad, sorrowful
tragedy
to worry, to be troubled
thoughts, reflections
honest
to panic, to be flustered
in a panic, in a hurry
fan, wave, waft
to beat one's head on the ground
repay, reciprocate
to raise one's head
complain, grumble
to hug
to struggle, to wrestle
to give up; to abandon
sensitive
helpless, resigned
bright
obvious, apparent
warm
to expect, to hope for
to stare, to gaze
negative, passive
depth
gentle; mild
to yearn for; to long for
hesitation
crazy, frantic
guess
precious, valuable
mad
crazy
gaze, look, glance
to perceive, to notice
to view, to assess, to regard
to regard as, to see as
vision, insight
expression, countenance
slightly, a little bit
bad, poor
terrible, awful
tightly, firmly, closely
despair
patience
courage, bravery
complexion, facial expression
suicide
proud
to be reluctant to part with
to be willing to give up, to be ready to part with
to dance
humble, modest
to recognize, to acknowledge
hate
to regulate, to adjust
soft
toilsome, arduous
excessive, overuse
charming, captivating
sour, spicy, salty, sweet
drunk
to accompany
hard to, difficult to
to shock, to astonish
scold, curse
drum (musical instrument)
Cảm xúc vocabulary HSK 6(92 words)
HSK 6 pathwayfor a short while; momentarily
not worth it, not worthwhile
no longer, not anymore
cannot help but, unable to restrain
with one's own eyes
never, never have
to look up; to raise one's face
to bow one's head, to submit
to rely on; to depend on
so as to avoid, to spare oneself from
to care for, to show loving care
yet, however
to become angry, to fly into a rage
to only care about, to be preoccupied with
to sigh
to swallow
wow; oh
a tonal exclamatory word
headache
wonderful, marvelous
as if, like
identical, consistent
to dislike; to mind
lonely, solitary
with all one's strength, to the utmost
to admire, to worship
ordinary, commonplace
dream, fantasy
to regard as, to treat as
wish; heart's desire
soul; mind; spirit
to hang; to suspend
tragic, miserable
pleasantly surprised
tragic, miserable, wretched
unexpected; hard to imagine
pleasant, happy
unexpected, surprising
touching, moving
fury, intense anger
to pounce on, to throw oneself at
to move, to touch (emotionally)
to apologize, to feel sorry
to be concerned, to worry
to dare, to have the courage to do
sometimes, occasionally
to show; to reveal
whether or not, have or not
to bully, to pick on
legitimate, lawful
cruel, brutal
to float
deep, profound
to mix up, chaotic
passion, enthusiasm
refreshing, pleasant
to sacrifice
ruthless, cruel
reason, level-headed
attentive, focused (state)
to long for, to look forward to
to respect, to think highly of
in no time; soon; before one's eyes
motherland, homeland
to wish, good wishes
laughter; the sound of laughing
smile; beaming smile
smiling face; smiling expression
to count as; to be considered as
to be willing, willing to
comfortable, at ease
the self, the ego
to talk to oneself, to mutter
friendly; close; on good terms
to be honest, frankly speaking
hurriedly, at once
steady; dependable; level-headed
faraway place, the distance
to stay away from, to keep distant
bright red; flushed red
to force, to compel
to regret; regrettable
to encounter, to suffer (something bad)
to encounter (usually something bad)
long-lasting, enduring
shadow, dark shadow
dangerous
unforgettable, impossible to forget
tenacious; indomitable
naughty; mischievous
arrogant, proud
dark night, night
Cảm xúc vocabulary HSK 7(773 words)
HSK 7 pathwayby accident, inadvertently
silent, not making a sound
as always, as before
once, at one time
to have nothing at all, penniless
At one's wit's end, helpless, with no way out.
not to say a word
a burst; a spell
extremely, exceedingly
to get tipsy; to feel the buzz (usually from drinking)
to suffer from internal heat; to get mouth ulcers, pimples (from spicy/hot food or weather)
to become addicted
inconceivable, extraordinary
unbearable, cannot endure
might as well, no harm in
endlessly, continuously
indignant, unconvinced, dissatisfied
to not begrudge, to spare no
to be unconvinced, to refuse to accept defeat
to be unconvinced, to refuse to accept defeat
to ignore, to pay no attention to
cannot help but, naturally finds oneself
involuntarily, uncontrollably
to not know
unknowingly, unawares
inadvertently, without paying attention
to be unwilling, to refuse
puzzled, inexplicable
to leave without saying goodbye
uncomfortable, feeling unwell
ugly, repugnant, vile
ugly
to focus, to concentrate
the slightest bit
to lose face, to be embarrassed
to lose face, to be embarrassed
well-behaved; obedient
to beg, to plead
family affection
intimate, affectionate
in person, oneself
kind-hearted; benevolent
enmity, grudge
enemy, hostile person
hatred; to hate
to mind, to care about
never, never before
never
sad; sentimental; touched
scar; wound
to be a headache; troublesome; bothersome
life partner; companion
to accompany; to go along with
to seem to have met before
if only, I wish
low-key, modest, unassuming
bottom, lowest point, difficult period
to be understanding, to be sympathetic
considerate, attentive to others
why bother; what need is there to
why bother to
to admire, to respect
Reluctant to part, unwilling to leave (usually of people or memories).
to take care of one's health; to take care (of oneself)
to trust, to place one's trust in
unlucky, out of luck
to listen, listen attentively
to pour out one's heart, confide
to pretend, to feign
of all things, just (contrary to expectation)
fool; idiot
to enrich, to fill
abundant, full of vigor
glory; splendor; luster
to restrain, to hold back oneself
wholeheartedly, with all one's heart
resonance
enthusiasm, interest, delight
in high spirits, full of joy
to offend, to affront
to take a risk, adventure
wronged, treated unjustly
cold; indifferent; apathetic
sneer; smile mockingly
cold-shoulder; neglect; treat coldly
cruel; ruthless
cold-blooded and ruthless; utterly heartless
desolate, bleak
to reduce pressure, to relieve stress
to weaken, to diminish
to condense, to coalesce
fierce, vicious
to lose face, to make a fool of oneself in public
outstanding, exceptional
to get out of hardship, to get back on one's feet
to run away from home
especially, exceptionally
to share, to bear together
clear, distinct
to distinguish, to discern
wound, injury
original intention, original aspiration
awkward, uncomfortable
don't even mention it; let's not talk about it (often expresses frustration, not wanting to bring up something unpleasant)
in the end, after all
grating to the ear, harsh-sounding
biting (cold), piercing to the bone
deliberately, on purpose
to rock back and forth (usually the motion of laughing or crying very hard)
The spirit is willing but the strength is not enough; lacking the ability to do what one wishes.
to deepen, to strengthen
at the slightest provocation, easily (used to describe a reaction or action that happens too often or unnecessarily)
melodious, pleasant to hear
vigor, enthusiasm, drive
to dare to do, to do bravely
reluctant, forced, grudging
to tolerate; to forgive
half-believing, half-doubting
oppressive, stifling
to be weary, to be tired of
to be fed up, to be sick of
friendly, amiable
friendship
to dislike, to be averse to
to reflect, to examine oneself
to break out, to flare up
to shine, to glow
to worry
to be dazed, to space out (lose focus, fail to react)
to tremble, to shiver
to vent, to let out
to get angry, to flare up
to get angry, to lose one's temper
to vow, to swear an oath
to mock, tease
to be frightened, to be terrified
to suffer hardship
tone, manner of speaking
to exhort, to repeatedly remind
isn't that so, exactly so
hateful, detestable, abominable
sad, lamentable, pitiful
praiseworthy and moving
laughable, ridiculous
shameful, disgraceful
to endure hardship, to bear hardships
to share the same feeling, to empathize
worries about one's home front, concerns from behind
to yearn for, to long for
scary, frightening
to scare, to frighten
inspiration, lesson learned
to kiss
to roar, to howl, to shout
to shout, to yell, to cry out
to whimper, to sob (a suppressed, choked-back crying)
thoughtful, attentive
to cherish; to care for tenderly
to call, to call out; a call
amiable, friendly
kindly, amiable
to grin, to twist the mouth into a grin
to beg; to implore
Everyone bursts out laughing together, with laughter filling the whole room.
to shiver, to shudder
hey; oh
oh; oh dear; oh my goodness
who would have thought, who knew
weep; sob
not knowing whether to laugh or cry; caught between laughter and tears
humph, hmph (an interjection expressing displeasure or dissatisfaction)
nag; chatter on
to evoke, to awaken
overjoyed beyond expectation
preference (noun); to be fond of (verb)
joyful, festive, jubilant (usually describing an atmosphere, event, or holiday)
joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness
joy, delight
beaming with joy, radiant
throat; voice
to exhort, to enjoin
to mock, to tease
to shout, yell
to recall, to reminisce
to repay, to give back
to turn one's head and look back
to reunite, to gather together
to gather together, to reunite
confused; perplexed
degree, state, extent
hell, the underworld
to firmly believe
calm, composed, unperturbed
to confess, to be candid
dejected, dispirited, so disappointed as to hang one's head
to complain, to grumble, to blame
to bury, to hide away
to embolden, to make braver
situation, circumstances, plight
to experience fully (good or bad)
appearance, outward appearance
thanks to, fortunately because of
oversensitive, suspicious, overly touchy
to be astonished, to be greatly shocked
to be alarmed, to fuss excessively over trivial things
to lose control, to get out of control
lost, dejected
top of the head, crown
praise; compliment
praise; commend
miracle; marvel
an extravagant hope; an unrealistic expectation
kindheartedness; kind
good impression; favorable feeling
in any case; no matter what; one way or another
funny; amusing
enraptured; entranced as if intoxicated
to harbor delusions, to fantasize wildly
to be jealous, to envy
suitable, appropriate
to feel wronged, to be treated unfairly
bearing, posture
majestic, awe-inspiring
delicate, fragile, prone to being hurt
to envy, to be jealous of
to disdain, to despise, to dislike
to laugh and play, to frolic merrily
intentionally, with intent (usually with a negative connotation)
lonely, solitary
lonely, solitary, forlorn
would rather, willingly prefer to
to wait for, to keep watch
peace; tranquility
to feel at ease; to set one's mind at rest
to soothe; to comfort
peaceful; stable; steady
comfortable; pleasant
the truth, honest words
to dote on, to pamper
to favor, to dote on and indulge
to vent (emotions, stress)
shy; embarrassed (usually from timidity or bashfulness)
radiant; glowing (usually of one's complexion, spirit)
to tolerate; to put up with
forgive; pardon
lonely, lonesome
to entrust, to place (hopes) in
to notice, to detect
to seek, to search for
dignity, human dignity
very carefully, with utmost caution
sharp, pointed
awkward, embarrassed
to one's heart's content, to the fullest
how absurd, outrageous
to wish very much; to long for
an even-tempered mindset, a composed attitude toward everything
ordinary, dull, unremarkable
fortunately
fortunately
hallucination
fortunate, glad to have avoided something bad
to open one's mouth; to speak up
the opposite sex
to lure, to entice
to make up for, to compensate, to supplement
weak point; weakness
home; place to return to
right now, the present moment
to take seriously, to take as true
past events, things that have gone by
smug and complacent, proud and arrogant
subtle, delicate
a thing weighing on one's mind, a worry
words from the bottom of one's heart, voice of the heart
thoughts, mind, intention
anxious as if one's heart were on fire, burning with anxiety
kind thought, token of regard, good intention
anxious, uneasy (a restless state of mind)
to cherish, to hold dear
psychological ailment, anxiety, a worry on one's mind
thoughts, ideas in one's heart
heart, disposition, nature
heart, mind, disposition (referring to tolerance, generosity, or narrow-mindedness)
words from the heart, heartfelt words
to abstain from, to avoid (as a taboo)
to have the heart to; to be cruel enough to
to be patient; to endure
ambition, determination, aspiration
unable to forget
busy and chaotic, in a flurry from having too much to do at once
loyal, faithful
loyal, faithful
melancholy, sorrowful
to worry, to be anxious
melancholy, depressed
to keep deeply in mind, never to forget
to embrace; an embrace, arms
to be nostalgic, to reminisce about the past
to carry, to harbor (a mood, expectations)
feel pity for; cherish with compassion
to miss, to long for
to ponder, to contemplate
Carefree, content, happily at ease
to be eager, to be anxious to
life, one's life
temperament, disposition
resentment, hatred
resentment, grievance
complaint, grievance
strange; weird; bizarre
Reluctant to part; unwilling to leave
terrifying, horrifying
fear, dread, terror
can hardly wait, wishing one could do something at once
grievances and gratitude, love and hate
gratitude, debt of kindness
congratulations, to congratulate
to implore, to beg earnestly
malice, ill intent
to fly into a rage out of humiliation, to lash out from embarrassment
to regret, to feel remorse
leisurely, relaxed, at ease
sorrowful; grief-stricken
sorrows and joys, partings and reunions; refers to the ups and downs and changes in human life.
grief; sorrow
to mourn, to grieve for, to commemorate
feelings, emotion
unable to restrain one's emotions
lovers, couple
feelings, sentiment (usually deep feelings or nostalgia for one's homeland, the past, ideals...)
willing, glad to
ambiance, sentiment, mood (often used to describe a romantic or artistic atmosphere or style)
to be startled, to be astonished
to marvel, to be amazed
surprised, amazed
Soul-stirring, deeply moving; extremely dramatic or suspenseful.
panicked, alarmed
panic-stricken, flustered
surprised, astonished
astonished, stunned
to wake up with a start, to be startled awake (by fear or noise)
thrilling, suspenseful
to regret, to feel sorry
to miss, to keep thinking about
painful, tragic, bitter
deathly pale (from fear or illness)
ashamed, remorseful
to provoke, tease, stir up
to have a long face, to look glum and sullen
expectation, anticipation
stupid, foolish
feeling, sensation
to marvel at, to praise (out of emotion or surprise)
to be grateful
to be moved, to sigh with emotion
appeal, allure
to be grateful, to appreciate
be stunned; be dazed
panicked, flustered
flustered, panic-stricken
prudent, cautious
to hold back, to suppress, to restrain (emotion, laughter, tears...)
sensible, understanding
can't be bothered; too lazy to
To grip the heart; to be thrilling and moving.
persistent, persevering
to spoil the fun; to be a wet blanket
to restrain, to suppress
depression
to express, to pour out (one's mood or feelings)
to throw oneself into, to devote oneself to
to toss and turn, to twist about
to stroke, to caress
to cast aside, to put aside
to abandon, to discard
to take revenge; to avenge
to retaliate; to take revenge
aspiration; ideal
to carry on a shoulder pole, to bear, to shoulder
to shoulder, to take on
shy, awkward, ill at ease
to risk one's life, to do one's utmost
to strive, to give one's all
lasting, enduring, prolonged
to miss; to be concerned about
to count on, to expect, to rely on
to ridicule, to mock, to make sarcastic remarks
to scratch, to claw
to struggle, to flounder
to cheer up, to lift one's spirits
to inspire, to rouse the spirit
to retrieve, to salvage
to rescue, to save
to reject, to exclude, to repel
to visit, to call on (someone)
to be caught off guard, to be unable to react in time
anxious and uneasy, on tenterhooks
to lie; to tell a lie
to toil, to work hard
to worry, to be concerned about
to converge, to restrain, to diminish
to indulge, to give free rein
impudent, insolent
to let off, to forgive
so it turns out, it turns out that (expressing surprise, realizing something unexpected)
to admire, to esteem
to revere and love
fighting spirit
to anticipate, to foresee
intermittent, on and off
powerless, without strength
helpless, having no other choice
extremely thoughtful, attending to every little detail with care
carefree, without worry
heartless and unprincipled, without feeling or morality
unintentional, inadvertent
incomparable, unparalleled
selfless, unselfish
listless, weary, spiritless
without fate, without opportunity
powerless, unable to do anything
nothing to say, having nothing more to say
innocent, an innocent person
soon, early
right and wrong, disputes
warm, cozy
secretly; covertly
irritable; hot-tempered
fortunate, lucky
deliberately, intentionally
to gaze at the moon
to look forward to, to hope for
rather too much, truly unavoidable
innate nature; true nature
wise, quick-witted, resourceful
arrive; approach; be upon us
with all one's might, to do one's utmost
gentle; soft; soothing
dreamlike, fantastical
to cheer, to acclaim
happy laughter and chatter
cheerful, joyful
joyful, delighted
gratified, pleased, relieved
desire, craving
to deceive, to cheat, to lie
upright, honest
to face squarely, to face up to honestly
positive energy
to give up hope, to no longer have any wish
wholeheartedly, completely resigned or devoted
cruel, savage
resolutely, determinedly
not at all; not in the slightest
without hesitation
breath; atmosphere, air
indignant, angry
to be discouraged, disheartened, dispirited
bearing, mettle, courage
never
to seek help, ask for assistance
to propose marriage
to call for help, seek rescue
sweat
to be immersed in, to be absorbed in
heavy, weighty
calm, self-possessed
to be addicted to, to indulge excessively
dull, stuffy, gloomy
boring, uninteresting
boring, dull
at one's wits' end, having no way out
dejected, disheartened
to boil, to seethe
to be soaked, wet, to stick to
to be discouraged, to lose heart
waves, ripples (used for water)
destined, predetermined
To pour cold water on, to discourage, to dampen enthusiasm.
to brim with, to overflow with (joy, an atmosphere, etc.)
to be absorbed in, to relish
serves one right
to shed tears
to wander, to roam, to drift
to reveal, to show
the whole body, from head to toe
strong, dense (often describing smell, color, atmosphere, etc.)
impatient, impetuous, restless
Dejected, low in spirits, listless.
to gush out, to surge up, to well up
mischievous, naughty
to deeply believe; to be convinced
deep; heartfelt; profound
to greatly enjoy; to deeply receive
deeply affectionate; tender
quiet, tranquil
to cross, to get through
warm, cozy, tender
to be full of, brimming with
indifferent, apathetic, unconcerned
to arouse, to provoke, to stir up
fiery, passionate
burning hot, scorching (usually describing a hot sensation on the skin)
to be discouraged, to lose heart
brilliant, splendid
to show off, to flaunt
to worry, to be troubled
restless, irritable
depressed, vexed, ill at ease in the heart
ardent, keen on, fervently devoted to
to glow, to be radiant (in appearance or spirit)
anxious, worried
anxious, worried
anxious, restless
anxious and restless, agitated
to love so much one can't put it down
to cherish; to treasure
refreshing, pleasant
bear firmly in mind; remember well
to worry about, miss, be concerned for
to worry, to be troubled
hesitant, indecisive
revel; carnival; celebrate wildly
fanatical; fervent; passionately obsessed
cunning, sly
alone, solitary
in dire straits; hard-pressed
suddenly, abruptly
to cherish, to value
to cherish, to value (health, feelings, time, etc.)
pay attention to; take heed of
in the right and self-assured; with full confidence because one is justified
pay attention to; take notice of; bother with
to be willing, to be content
sweet, pleasant
sweet, happy
for fear that, lest (used to express worry that something bad might happen)
life and death
to throw away, to fling
from the bottom of one's heart
to fear, to dread
timid, shy, fearful
as a souvenir, as a keepsake
to feel reluctant to part with, to be loath to leave
slightly, a little
to be puzzled, doubtful
misgivings, apprehension
tired, weary
tired, exhausted
heartbreaking, grievous
dementia, cognitive decline
infatuation, devoted love
to be infatuated, to be passionately obsessed
in vain; for nothing
to stare fixedly without blinking
stunned, dumbstruck with amazement or fear
to stare at, to fix one's gaze on
blind, blindly
to look straight at, to look directly at
to accompany, to keep company
to depend on each other for survival
to know each other, to become acquainted
to meet, to encounter
to look forward to, to long for
Beaming with joy, all smiles, with a radiant face (usually describing a happy, satisfied expression).
to value highly, to attach importance to
sincerely, wholeheartedly
true feelings, genuine affection
sincere, heartfelt
really now, honestly (used to express helplessness, gentle complaint, or displeasure)
look in one's eyes, gaze
to be jealous, to envy
a signal, a meaningful look
indeed, truly
to be fascinated, captivated
blind
to look down on, despise
to glare, to open one's eyes wide
brief, fleeting
to fall apart, to be shattered (of hopes, dreams)
to shatter, to break to pieces
to break, to shatter; to break down
to be convinced, firmly believe
to pray
demeanor; bearing
expression; bearing; spirited air
cannot help but, unable to hold back (emotions, tears, etc.)
good fortune, blessing
outrageous; preposterous; unacceptable
to find strange, to take interest in
to fantasize unrealistically, idle daydream
empty, bare (describing a large space with nothing in it)
empty, hollow, vapid
to suffocate, to choke
awkward, embarrassed, flustered
to exhaust all one's strength, to do one's utmost
fool; idiot
muddled, confused
rosy, flushed pink (usually describing cheeks or the face)
to be jealous, to be envious
might as well, rather, since it's all the same
pure, innocent
puzzled, perplexed
delicate, soft
for one's whole life, lifelong
to endure, to undergo, to withstand
to twist, to wring
to bloom, to burst into bloom
to reminisce about, to commemorate
to slow down, to delay
to give up; to stop
wonderful, marvelous
delighted, happy, content
happy and fulfilling, blissful
ashamed, embarrassed
to envy (in a healthy way), to admire
to toss and turn, to be unable to sleep
dazzling, blinding
to ridicule, to laugh at
humiliation, disgrace
to concentrate one's attention
appetite, taste
courage, boldness, guts
timid, shy
to betray
to think wildly, to worry over groundless things
weak, fragile, frail
mind, the mind
knee
to consider oneself always right, subjectively stubborn
self-abasement, inferiority complex
spontaneous
natural, at ease
self-esteem, self-respect
self-esteem, sense of self-respect
naturally, of its own accord
free and easy, carefree
conceited, arrogant; to bear responsibility oneself
to blame oneself, to reproach oneself
comfortable, at ease
conscience
hardship, toil, arduousness
to wake up, to regain consciousness
distressed; troubled; vexed
smile bitterly; give a wry smile
suffering; hardship
at a loss, bewildered
absurd, ridiculous
honored; privileged
baffling, inexplicable, strange
could it be that, surely not
to sprout, to bud
bleak, desolate, depressed (economy)
devout, pious
false, untrue
weak, frail
although, even though
to confess, to declare (one's feelings)
from the bottom of one's heart, heartfelt
if it weren't for
to take a life, to kill
impression; feeling
to be freed, to escape, to be liberated
to touch (emotionally), to move
shocking, horrifying, ghastly
words and deeds, speech and conduct
to fuss over, to hold a grudge
to admit a fault; to acknowledge a mistake
to mock, to ridicule
to part forever, to bid farewell never to meet again
to complain, to pour out one's grievances, to lament one's hardships
to pour out, to confide, to unburden oneself
wholeheartedly sincere, sincere from the bottom of one's heart
sincere, heartfelt
alluring, attractive
to tempt, to entice
promise, pledge
understanding; mutual understanding
lie, falsehood
to be vigilant, to be on guard
to risk one's life, to go all out, to take the gamble
to blame, to reproach
to reproach, to blame
to interrogate, to question closely
to draw close to, to press up against
to praise, to extol
to praise endlessly, to extol without stopping
to praise, to commend
clearly, conspicuously (often causing surprise or a strong impression)
to reach a dead end, to have no way out
to approach, to draw near
to rise and fall
enthusiastic, energetic, eager
passive; unable to control oneself
figure; silhouette
body and mind
to hide, to take cover, to conceal oneself
to scorn, disdain
bitter, painful (about emotions or difficult experiences)
to let down, to fail to live up to (expectations)
to explain; to justify
to give in, to accommodate
to make things difficult; to give a hard time
to feel uneasy; to feel troubled in one's heart
satisfying; enjoyable; to one's heart's content
mistake; fault
to hesitate, to waver
too impatient to wait
to lose one's bearings, to lose one's way
to be infatuated with, to be obsessed with
confused, bewildered
puzzled and unable to understand, baffled
to follow, to pursue
to shrink back, to flinch
to see off, to bid farewell
to evade, to avoid, to escape
breathable, to let air through
to tease
to pass away, to die
as one wishes, satisfactory to one's heart
to forget, to be forgotten
evil, malicious
to despise; to look down on
to brew, to be in the making
to one's heart's content; thoroughly enjoyable; with full gusto (usually describing a feeling of joy, satisfaction, or complete expression).
to admire, esteem
calm, composed
stuffy, stifling
to descend, to arrive, to befall
to accompany, to keep company
to be intoxicated, to be immersed
to do as one pleases, to follow one's own wishes
barrier, estrangement, gap
embarrassed, shy, abashed
hard to imagine
unbelievable, incredible
difficulty, crisis, predicament
embarrassed, awkward
difficulty, hardship, an awkward spot
to shake, to quake
to shake, to rock
adolescence, puberty
must absolutely, to insist on
flushed face and red ears; red in the face
actually, unexpectedly, to one's surprise (used to express surprise or an unexpected result)
to dare (recklessly, defiantly, often with a tone of anger or reproach)
to let things take their natural course
satisfactory, going as one wishes
stubborn, obstinate
to have no time to see to
to have no time to attend to; to be unable to see to
to be considerate of; to take into account (often regarding consideration for others or a situation)
misgivings; apprehension
immediately, suddenly
to grasp, to comprehend
to comprehend, to realize
to tremble, to shiver
charm, allure
demeanor, poise
to fly, to soar
hunger, starvation
plump; full
to forgive, pardon
horrifying; appalling to hear
abruptly, suddenly (usually refers to a change happening quickly)
soaring; with head held high
to surge, to rise sharply
boldness, drive, daring resolve
charm, allure
blood
tacit understanding, rapport
to incite; to instigate; to mobilize
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Cảm xúc topic
The Cảm xúc topic set gathers 1168 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Cảm xúc context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Cảm xúc vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.