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舒服
shūfu
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- pinyin
- shūfu
- simplified
- 舒服
- traditional
- 舒服
1 · adjective
Physically or emotionally relaxed and free from discomfort.
身体或心情放松、没有明显不适的。
Use make someone comfortable for helping a person relax; 舒服 often has a neutral tone on 服 in speech.
Is this seat comfortable for you?
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这个座位你坐着舒服吗？
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2 · adjective
Physically or emotionally at ease and free from discomfort.
身体或心情放松、没有明显不适的。
服 is neutral-toned in the source. This slice concerns comfort, not a conclusion about someone’s health.
She felt much more comfortable after changing into loose clothes.
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换上宽松的衣服后，她觉得舒服多了。
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The soft lighting in the room makes it feel comfortable and relaxing.
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房间的灯光很柔和，让人觉得很舒服。
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Mandarin reading: shūfu.
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comfortable — Physically or emotionally relaxed and free from discomfort.