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    Expressing "mood" or "state of mind" with 心情 (xīnqíng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Adjective + 的 + 心情

    Explanation

    The noun 心情 (xīnqíng) refers to one's mood, feelings, or state of mind at a given moment. It is commonly paired with adjectives to describe how someone feels emotionally. For example, 心情很好 means "in a good mood," and 沉重的心情 means "a heavy heart."

    Examples

    • 今天天气很好，我的心情也很好。

      Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒ de xīnqíng yě hěn hǎo.

      The weather is nice today, and my mood is good too.

    • 别让一件小事影响你的心情。

      Bié ràng yī jiàn xiǎo shì yǐngxiǎng nǐ de xīnqíng.

      Don't let a small thing affect your mood.

    • 旅行总是能让人心情愉快。

      Lǚxíng zǒng shì néng ràng rén xīnqíng yúkuài.

      Traveling can always make people feel happy.

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