shuǎng
adjective HSK 6 #1,316

Meanings

  1. 1 refreshing; pleasant; invigorating
  2. 2 frank; straightforward
  3. 3 feel-good; satisfying (colloquial)

Examples

Qiūtiān de fēng zhēn shuǎng.
The autumn breeze is so refreshing.
Zhège rén hěn shuǎngkuai.
This person is very straightforward.
Chī wán huǒguō zhēn shuǎng!
Eating hotpot felt so satisfying!
Jīntiān xīnqíng bù shuǎng.
I'm not in a good mood today.

Tips

usage
In colloquial Chinese, is extremely common as a one-word exclamation meaning 'awesome/satisfying!' — similar to how young English speakers use 'nice!' It covers physical comfort, emotional satisfaction, and general pleasure.
usage
(bù shuǎng) means annoyed or in a bad mood. 爽快 (shuǎngkuai) means straightforward/decisive when describing a person.

Stroke Order

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