Chinese vocabulary: Feelings & Personality
15 Chinese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Chinese words you'll actually use for feelings & personality — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Mei. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Emotions
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 快乐 | kuai le | Joy |
| 难过 | nan guo | Sad |
| 幸福 | xing fu | Happiness |
| 害怕 | hai pa | Fear |
| 爱 | ai | Love |
| 生气 | sheng qi | Anger |
| 希望 | xi wang | Hope |
Personality Traits
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 聪明 | cong ming | Smart |
| 幽默 | you mo | Funny |
| 善良 | shan liang | Kind |
| 坚强 | jian qiang | Strong |
| 安静 | an jing | Quiet |
| 好奇 | hao qi | Curious |
| 勇敢 | yong gan | Brave |
| 懒惰 | lan duo | Lazy |
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