爽 (shuǎng) - Refreshing, invigorating, clear, bright & straightforward, frank

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shuǎng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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爽 · shuǎng

Refreshing, invigorating, clear, bright;

straightforward, frank;

to feel well;

also used to describe something that feels good or satisfying.

Refreshing, invigorating, clear, brightstraightforward, frankto feel well

Usage highlights

Cool and refreshingStraightforward personalityClear and brightRefreshing and invigoratingFrank and openFeel refreshed

Synonyms

  • 快— fast; quick; happy
  • 畅— smooth; free-flowing
  • 清— clear; pure

Antonyms

  • 闷— stuffy; depressed
  • 烦— annoyed; vexed
  • 郁— gloomy; melancholy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather is cool and refreshing (天气凉爽).
  • He has a straightforward personality (性格豪爽).
  • I feel very comfortable and refreshed (感觉神清气爽).
  • That was really satisfying (真爽).

Collocations

  • Cool and refreshing(凉爽)
  • Straightforward personality(爽朗)
  • Clear and bright(清爽)
  • Refreshing and invigorating(爽快)
  • Frank and open(直爽)
  • Feel refreshed(爽神)

Idioms

  • As one wishes(爽心如意)
  • Clear autumn weather(秋高气爽)
  • Refreshing and delightful(神清气爽)
  • Straightforward and sincere(爽直真诚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 爽 represents positive physical and emotional states - comfort, clarity, and satisfaction.
  • In modern slang, 爽 alone expresses satisfaction or pleasure, similar to 'awesome' or 'satisfying'.
  • The character's symmetrical structure visually represents balance and harmony.

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