舒 (shū) - Comfortable, relaxed, at ease & to stretch out, to unfold

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shū ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

姝树

舒 · shū

Comfortable, relaxed, at ease;

to stretch out, to unfold;

also a common Chinese surname.

Comfortable, relaxed, at easeto stretch out, to unfoldalso a common Chinese surname.

Usage highlights

ComfortableTo stretch/unfoldLeisurelyTo feel relievedTo relaxComfortable and happy

Synonyms

  • 适— suitable, comfortable
  • 畅— smooth, free-flowing
  • 安— peaceful, calm

Antonyms

  • 紧— tight, tense
  • 压— to press, to oppress
  • 闷— stuffy, depressed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I feel very comfortable (舒服) in this room.
  • She stretched her arms (舒展手臂) after waking up.
  • This music is soothing (舒心的音乐).
  • He lives a leisurely life (生活舒坦).

Collocations

  • Comfortable(舒服)
  • To stretch/unfold(舒展)
  • Leisurely(舒坦)
  • To feel relieved(舒心)
  • To relax(舒缓)
  • Comfortable and happy(舒爽)

Idioms

  • Comfortable and happy(舒舒服服)
  • To stretch and feel content(舒眉展眼)
  • To take a deep breath and feel relieved(舒气宽心)
  • To live in comfort and contentment(安舒自在)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 舍 (shelter) and 予 (give), suggesting 'giving shelter' or 'providing comfort'.
  • As a surname, it ranks around 150th in commonality in China with historical origins.
  • Often used in names to convey wishes for a comfortable, peaceful, and happy life.

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