syu1 sik1舒適舒适
Jyutpingsyu1 sik1
Yalesyū sīk
Definition
Comfortable, cozy, or pleasant.
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How it's used
While 舒適 is perfectly acceptable in speech, it carries a slightly formal or descriptive tone that leans towards written or professional contexts. In casual daily conversation, native speakers often prefer using 舒服 to describe physical comfort or a pleasant state of being. You will frequently encounter 舒適 in marketing materials, hotel descriptions, or when discussing ergonomic design.
Examples
This sofa is so comfortable, I don't want to move once I sit down.
The room is decorated very comfortably, what do you think?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 舒適 with 舒服. Use 舒服 for general physical sensations like feeling well after an illness or sitting in a nice chair, whereas 舒適 is better suited for environments, living conditions, or abstract concepts like a comfort zone.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
