舒适

• Pinyin: shū shì
• Hanzi breakdown: 舒 = 舍 (shelter) + 予 (to give), meaning relaxed; 适 = 辶 (movement) + 啇 (phonetic), meaning suitable

Meaning

Comfortable; cosy; pleasant and relaxing.

Describes a state of physical or environmental comfort. Used for rooms, furniture, clothing, temperature, and living conditions. More formal and written than 舒服, and often used in product descriptions and advertisements.

Examples

1. 这家酒店的房间又干净又舒适。 The hotel rooms are both clean and comfortable.
2. 穿上这双鞋以后，走路变得很舒适。 After putting on these shoes, walking became very comfortable.
3. 他们把新家布置得非常舒适。 They furnished their new home very cosily.

Usage Guide

Context: accommodation, lifestyle, shopping

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 坐在这张沙发上感觉特别舒适。(Sitting on this sofa feels especially comfortable.)
• 我们想找一个舒适的地方住。(We want to find a comfortable place to stay.)

Don't Say

• 今天天气很舒适。(For weather comfort, 舒适 is somewhat formal — 舒服 is more natural in casual speech about weather.)

Origin & History

Compound of 舒 (to stretch, to relax) and 适 (suitable, fitting), meaning a comfortable and fitting state.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal