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A2 noun #4,000 가장 일반적인 7분 분량

心烦

xinfan 상위 4,000

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At the A1 level, you can think of '心烦' (xīnfán) as a way to say you are 'unhappy' because things are a bit too much. It is like saying 'I feel bad' in my heart. You might use it when a room is too noisy or when you have too much homework. Just remember the structure: 'I + very + 心烦'. It is a useful word because it helps you tell people that you need some quiet time. Even at this early stage, knowing '心烦' helps you express a more specific feeling than just 'not happy' (不高兴). You can use it to describe why you are not smiling or why you want to be alone for a few minutes.

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At the A2 level, you should start using '心烦' to describe specific situations. You are moving beyond simple emotions and starting to describe the *cause* of your feelings. For example, 'The noise makes me 心烦' (噪音让我心烦). You can also use it to respond to people. If someone keeps asking you questions while you are busy, you can say, 'Stop asking, I am 心烦' (别问了，我很心烦). This is a very common word in daily life in China. It's not as strong as being 'angry' (生气), but it shows that you are losing your patience. You will see this word often in short stories and simple dialogues about daily stress.

For B1 learners, '心烦' becomes a key word for discussing mental health and daily pressures. You should be able to use it in longer sentences and understand the difference between '心烦' and similar words like '烦恼' (fánnǎo - worries) or '生气' (shēngqì - angry). At this level, you might use the idiom '心烦意乱' (xīnfán yìluàn) to describe being so bothered that you can't think straight. You should also recognize it in media, like in songs or movies, where characters express their internal struggles. It is often used with '心里' (xīnlǐ - in the heart) to emphasize that the feeling is internal: '心里很心烦'.

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At the B2 level, you should understand the nuance of '心烦' in different registers. While it's common in speech, it can also appear in literature to describe a character's psychological state. You should be comfortable using it to describe complex social situations, such as being '心烦' because of office politics or family expectations. You can also start using the causative form more naturally: '这件事真让人心烦' (This matter is truly vexing). You should also be able to distinguish '心烦' from '烦躁' (fánzào), which implies a more restless, almost physical agitation. At B1, you know what it means; at B2, you know exactly when it's the *best* word to use compared to its synonyms.

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By C1, '心烦' is a tool for precise emotional expression. You understand that it captures a specific type of 'cluttered' agitation. You can use it in professional settings to describe the psychological impact of a chaotic project without sounding overly emotional. You also understand its use in classical-leaning modern prose, where it might be used to describe a sense of existential unease or the 'dust' of the world bothering the spirit. You should be able to discuss the word's etymology (the 'heart' and 'vexation' components) and how it reflects a traditional Chinese view of the mind-body connection. Your usage should be fluid, incorporating it into complex grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions with ease.

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At the C2 level, '心烦' is just one of many shades of '烦' in your vocabulary. You can use it with absolute precision, perhaps even using it ironically or in a self-deprecating way to describe your own trivial irritations. You are capable of analyzing the word's role in modern Chinese literature, comparing how different authors use '心烦' to signify different types of internal conflict. You can translate the word into English with high sensitivity to context, choosing between 'vexed', 'bothered', 'agitated', or 'out of sorts' depending on the text. You have a deep mastery of all related idioms and can use them to add color and depth to your speech and writing, reflecting a near-native grasp of Chinese emotional nuances.

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心烦 30초 만에

心烦 (xīnfán) means feeling annoyed, bothered, or vexed internally.
It is commonly used to describe the reaction to noise, stress, or trivial problems.
Grammatically, it functions as an adjective: 'I am 心烦' or 'This makes me 心烦'.
It is a key word for expressing a loss of inner peace in daily life.

The Chinese term 心烦 (xīnfán) is a quintessential emotional descriptor that captures a specific state of psychological agitation. To understand it, one must look at its constituent characters: 心 (xīn) meaning 'heart' or 'mind', and 烦 (fán) meaning 'to bother', 'to vex', or 'to be numerous/complicated'. When combined, they describe a 'bothered heart'—a state of being internally restless, annoyed, or vexed by either external circumstances or internal thoughts. Unlike simple anger, 心烦 often implies a sense of being overwhelmed or unable to find peace.

The Internal State: It refers to an inner restlessness. You aren't necessarily shouting; you might be sitting perfectly still, but your mind is buzzing with irritation. It is the feeling you get when you have too many small problems to solve and not enough energy to tackle them.
External Triggers: It is frequently used to describe the reaction to noise, repetitive questions, or messy environments. If a neighbor is playing loud music while you are trying to study, you would feel 心烦.

别再问了，我现在心里特别心烦。(Bié zài wèn le, wǒ xiànzài xīnlǐ tèbié xīnfán.)
— Translation: Stop asking; I am feeling very annoyed/vexed right now.

In daily conversation, native speakers use this word to set boundaries. It signals to others that the speaker is not in the mood for chatter or complex tasks. It is less aggressive than saying 'I am angry' (我生气了), but more indicative of a need for quiet or resolution. It is the 'itch' in the mind that you cannot scratch.

外面的噪音真让人心烦。(Wàimiàn de zàoyīn zhēn ràng rén xīnfán.)
— Translation: The noise outside is truly making people (me) annoyed.

Frequency of Use: This is a high-frequency word in both spoken and written Chinese. You will hear it in dramas when characters are stressed by family drama, or in offices when deadlines are looming.

Ultimately, 心烦 is about the loss of inner peace. Whether caused by a fly buzzing in the room or a complex life dilemma, the result is a state of 'fán' (烦)—a messy, tangled feeling in the heart.

Using 心烦 correctly requires understanding its role as an adjective that describes a state of being. While it is often translated as 'annoyed', it functions more like 'to be in a state of vexation'. Here are the most common grammatical patterns to master.

Pattern 1: [Subject] + 很/非常/特别 + 心烦: This is the simplest way to express your own feelings. Example: 我最近很心烦 (I've been very annoyed/bothered lately).
Pattern 2: [Something] + 让人 + 心烦: Used to describe an external cause. Example: 这种天气真让人心烦 (This kind of weather really makes one feel bothered).

一想到考试，我就感到心烦意乱。(Yī xiǎngdào kǎoshì, wǒ jiù gǎndào xīnfán yìluàn.)
— Translation: As soon as I think of exams, I feel annoyed and my thoughts are in a mess (flustered).

Note the use of 心烦意乱 (xīnfán yìluàn) in the example above. This is a common four-character idiom (chengyu) where '意乱' means 'thoughts are chaotic'. It is a higher-level way to express extreme agitation.

Pattern 3: 心里 + 心烦: Adding '心里' (in the heart/mind) emphasizes the internal nature of the feeling. Example: 他心里正心烦着呢，别去打扰他 (He is feeling bothered inside, don't go disturb him).

你别说了，越说我越心烦。(Nǐ bié shuō le, yuè shuō wǒ yuè xīnfán.)
— Translation: Stop talking; the more you talk, the more annoyed I get.

In summary, use 心烦 when you want to describe a state of being mentally cluttered or emotionally irritated by persistent, often small, stressors.

In the real world, 心烦 is heard in a variety of contexts, from the mundane to the deeply personal. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the 'vibe' of the word.

Scenario 1: Urban Stress: In big cities like Shanghai or Beijing, people often complain about the '心烦' caused by traffic jams (堵车) or crowded subways. It represents the psychological toll of urban living.
Scenario 2: Workplace Pressure: When a boss keeps changing requirements or when emails are piling up, a colleague might sigh and say, '工作多得让人心烦' (The amount of work is so much it's making me vexed).

这些琐事真让人心烦。(Zhèxiē suǒshì zhēn ràng rén xīnfán.)
— Translation: These trivial matters are truly vexing.

You will also encounter 心烦 in pop lyrics and television dramas. It is a staple of 'Mandopop' (Mandarin Pop) songs that deal with heartbreak or the confusion of youth. When a character in a drama is pacing back and forth in their room, they are likely experiencing 心烦.

我听着这些话就心烦。(Wǒ tīngzhe zhèxiē huà jiù xīnfán.)
— Translation: I get annoyed just listening to these words.

In a family context, parents might use it when children are being particularly noisy or disobedient. It’s a way of saying 'My patience is wearing thin because my mind is cluttered by this noise'.

While 心烦 seems straightforward, English speakers often confuse it with other 'annoyance' words. Avoid these common pitfalls to sound more like a native speaker.

Mistake 1: Confusing '心烦' with '麻烦' (máfan): '麻烦' means 'troublesome' or 'to bother someone with a task'. '心烦' is the feeling you have. You wouldn't say '这件事很心烦' to mean 'this task is difficult to do'; you would use '麻烦'. Use '心烦' to describe the emotional result of the '麻烦' task.
Mistake 2: Confusing '心烦' with '生气' (shēngqì): '生气' is anger—a sharp, outward emotion. '心烦' is a low-level, persistent agitation. If someone spills coffee on you, you are 生气. If you have a deadline and your computer is slow, you are 心烦.

Incorrect: 他让我很心烦 (as a direct translation of 'He makes me angry').
Better: 他让我很生气 (if he did something bad) or 他让我感到很心烦 (if his presence is simply annoying).

Another mistake is using 心烦 as a verb to mean 'to bother someone'. For example, you cannot say '别心烦我' (Don't '心烦' me). You must say '别烦我' (Bié fán wǒ). In this case, '烦' acts as the verb.

Finally, don't confuse it with 烦恼 (fánnǎo). 烦恼 usually refers to worries or troubles (nouns), whereas 心烦 is the immediate feeling of being vexed.

Chinese has a rich vocabulary for negative emotions. Choosing the right word depends on the 'flavor' of the annoyance.

烦躁 (fánzào): More intense than 心烦. It implies a physical restlessness (the 'zào' part means dry/impatient). If you are so annoyed you want to jump out of your skin, you are 烦躁.
郁闷 (yùmèn): This means 'gloomy' or 'depressed' because of something frustrating. While 心烦 is active/restless, 郁闷 is heavy and sluggish. If you failed an exam you worked hard for, you feel 郁闷.

比较：
1. 我很心烦 (I'm bothered/annoyed).
2. 我很烦躁 (I'm extremely agitated/restless).
3. 我很郁闷 (I'm frustrated and gloomy).

For more formal contexts, you might use 焦虑 (jiāolǜ) which means 'anxious'. While 心烦 can be caused by anxiety, 焦虑 specifically points to worry about future events.

厌烦 (yànfán): This means 'to be sick of' something. It has a stronger sense of dislike. If you've heard the same joke ten times, you are 厌烦.

In summary, use 心烦 for the general 'cluttered/bothered' feeling, 烦躁 for high-energy agitation, and 郁闷 for low-energy frustration.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

In traditional Chinese medicine, '心烦' is actually listed as a symptom of 'internal heat'. It's not just a mood; it's considered a physical state where the 'fire' in the heart is too high.

발음 가이드

UK /ʃiːn fæn/

US /ʃin fæn/

In Mandarin, stress is equal on both syllables, but the tones must be distinct: High flat (1st) for 'xīn' and Rising (2nd) for 'fán'.

라임이 맞는 단어

金 (jīn) 新 (xīn) 蓝 (lán) 船 (chuán) 天 (tiān) 边 (biān) 山 (shān) 欢 (huān)

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing 'xīn' like 'sin'. It should be a 'sh' sound made with the tongue behind the lower teeth.
Failing to rise on 'fán', making it sound like 'fàn' (4th tone, meaning food).
Giving too much English-style stress to one syllable over the other.

난이도

독해 2/5

The characters are relatively simple and common in everyday texts.

쓰기 3/5

The character '烦' has several strokes and requires practice to write correctly.

말하기 2/5

The pronunciation is straightforward once the 'x' and 'f' sounds are mastered.

듣기 2/5

It is a very high-frequency word and easily recognizable in speech.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

心烦很让不

다음에 배울 것

烦躁郁闷焦虑情绪缓解

고급

心烦意乱心猿意马进退两难百感交集

알아야 할 문법

Using '让' (ràng) to express causation with emotions.

噪音让他很心烦。

The '越...越...' (yuè...yuè...) structure for increasing intensity.

越等越心烦。

Using '感到' (gǎndào) to express internal feelings.

我感到十分心烦。

Placement of '心里' (xīnlǐ) as a topic or location for emotions.

他心里很心烦。

Using '正...呢' (zhèng...ne) for temporary ongoing states.

我正心烦着呢。

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我很心烦。

I am very bothered.

Subject + 很 + Adjective.

他不心烦。

He is not bothered.

Negation using '不'.

你心烦吗？

Are you bothered?

Question with '吗'.

作业很多，我很心烦。

There is a lot of homework, I am bothered.

Cause and effect using two simple clauses.

这里很吵，我心烦。

It's very noisy here, I'm bothered.

Using '吵' (noisy) as a reason.

妈妈今天很心烦。

Mom is very bothered today.

Subject (Family member) + Degree + Adjective.

别说话，我心烦。

Don't talk, I'm bothered.

Imperative '别' + verb.

天气不好，他很心烦。

The weather is bad, he is very bothered.

Describing mood based on environment.

这种小事让他很心烦。

This kind of small matter makes him very bothered.

Something + 让 + someone + adjective.

我心里有点儿心烦。

I feel a bit bothered in my heart.

Using '心里' and '有点儿' for nuance.

别再问了，我正心烦呢。

Stop asking, I'm currently bothered.

Using '正...呢' for an ongoing state.

这个工作真让人心烦。

This job is truly vexing.

Using '让人' as 'makes people'.

他因为考试没考好而心烦。

He is bothered because he didn't do well on the exam.

Because of (因为) ... so (而) ...

你为什么看起来这么心烦？

Why do you look so bothered?

Question using '为什么' and '看起来'.

外面一直在下雨，真心烦。

It has been raining outside, so vexing.

Using '真' for emphasis.

听到这个消息，他感到很心烦。

Hearing this news, he felt very bothered.

Verb phrase + 感到 + Adjective.

他最近因为家里的琐事感到心烦意乱。

He has been feeling annoyed and confused lately because of trivial family matters.

Idiom '心烦意乱' used as a predicate.

每当堵车的时候，我就特别心烦。

Every time there's a traffic jam, I get especially bothered.

Structure '每当...的时候' (Every time...).

你越说我越心烦，能不能安静一会儿？

The more you talk, the more bothered I get; can you be quiet for a while?

Structure '越...越...' (The more... the more...).

这些没完没了的会议真让人心烦。

These endless meetings are truly vexing.

Adjective '没完没了' (endless) modifying '会议'.

他试图通过运动来缓解心烦的情绪。

He tried to relieve his bothered mood through exercise.

Using '心烦' as an adjective modifying '情绪' (mood).

我不想去参加聚会，我现在心里很心烦。

I don't want to go to the party; I'm feeling very bothered right now.

Stating a reason for declining an action.

这种不确定的情况最让人心烦了。

This kind of uncertain situation is the most vexing.

Using '最' for the superlative degree.

他那副傲慢的样子真让人心烦。

His arrogant manner is truly annoying.

Describing a specific trait that causes annoyance.

尽管他努力保持冷静，但内心依然感到十分心烦。

Although he tried hard to stay calm, he still felt very bothered inside.

Conjunction '尽管...但...' (Although... but...).

那些杂乱无章的报表看得我心烦意乱。

Looking at those disorganized reports makes me feel annoyed and confused.

Verb + 得 + Complement (心烦意乱).

与其在这里心烦，不如出去走走。

Instead of being bothered here, why not go for a walk?

Structure '与其...不如...' (Rather than... it's better to...).

他最近的情绪波动很大，动不动就心烦。

His mood has been fluctuating a lot lately; he gets bothered at the drop of a hat.

Adverb '动不动就' (easily/frequently).

这种无休止的争吵只会让人更加心烦。

This endless quarreling will only make people even more bothered.

Using '更加' to show an increase in degree.

他那漫不经心的态度实在令人心烦。

His nonchalant attitude is truly vexing.

Using '令人' (makes one) as a formal alternative to '让人'.

我正为这件事心烦着呢，你就别添乱了。

I'm currently bothered by this matter, so don't add to the trouble.

Using '为...心烦' (bothered by something).

窗外那台旧空调发出的噪音让人格外心烦。

The noise from that old air conditioner outside the window is exceptionally vexing.

Using '格外' (exceptionally) for emphasis.

在如此嘈杂的环境中工作，难免会让人感到心烦气躁。

Working in such a noisy environment, it's inevitable to feel annoyed and irritable.

Using '难免' (inevitable) and the idiom '心烦气躁'.

他试图理清头绪，但千头万绪的事务让他愈发心烦。

He tried to clear his head, but the myriad of tasks made him increasingly bothered.

Using '愈发' (increasingly) and the idiom '千头万绪'.

这种被琐碎事务缠身的状态最是令人心烦。

This state of being entangled in trivial matters is most vexing.

Formal structure '最是...令人心烦'.

他表面上谈笑风生，实则内心早已心烦到了极点。

On the surface, he was talking and laughing, but in reality, he was bothered to the extreme.

Structure '...到了极点' (to the extreme).

面对这进退两难的局面，他禁不住感到一阵心烦。

Facing this dilemma, he couldn't help but feel a wave of vexation.

Using '禁不住' (cannot help but).

现代生活中无处不在的信息过载常常让人倍感心烦。

The ubiquitous information overload in modern life often makes people feel doubly bothered.

Using '倍感' (to feel doubly/greatly).

他深吸一口气，努力压制住心头那一丝心烦。

He took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress that hint of vexation in his heart.

Using '一丝' (a hint/a trace) as a measure for emotion.

这种毫无进展的讨论只会让参与者感到心烦意乱。

This kind of progress-less discussion will only leave participants feeling annoyed and confused.

Using '毫无进展' (without any progress).

他在这场旷日持久的博弈中逐渐感到心烦意懒，失去了初衷。

In this long-drawn-out game/struggle, he gradually felt vexed and dispirited, losing his original intention.

Using the idiom '心烦意懒' (vexed and dispirited).

窗外的蝉鸣在闷热的午后显得格外凄切，愈发勾起他内心的心烦。

The cicadas' chirping outside sounded exceptionally mournful in the sweltering afternoon, further stirring up his inner vexation.

Literary style with evocative imagery.

他本想借此机会静下心来，不曾想周遭的喧嚣更令他心烦不已。

He originally wanted to use this opportunity to calm his mind, but didn't expect the surrounding clamor to make him endlessly bothered.

Using '不曾想' (didn't expect) and '...不已' (endlessly).

面对那些无端指责，他虽心烦，却也只能报以苦笑。

Facing those groundless accusations, although he was bothered, he could only respond with a bitter smile.

Using '虽...却...' and '报以' (respond with).

尘世间的种种羁绊，常使他感到莫名的心烦。

The various fetters/attachments of the mundane world often make him feel an inexplicable vexation.

Using '羁绊' (fetters) and '莫名' (inexplicable).

他试图在文字中寻求慰藉，可笔尖下的每一个字都透着一股心烦。

He tried to seek solace in writing, but every character under his pen exuded a sense of vexation.

Metaphorical use of '透着' (to exude/reveal).

这种被动卷入是非漩涡的感觉，实在令其心烦到了无以复加的地步。

This feeling of being passively dragged into a whirlpool of conflict is truly vexing to the point where nothing can be added (the ultimate degree).

Using '无以复加' (to the highest degree).

他在书房里踱来踱去，那股心烦劲儿怎么也挥之不去。

He paced back and forth in the study; that feeling of vexation simply wouldn't go away.

Using '挥之不去' (cannot be brushed away).

자주 쓰는 조합

感到心烦

让人心烦

心里心烦

莫名心烦

越说越心烦

十分心烦

心烦意乱

格外心烦

别心烦

解决心烦

자주 쓰는 구문

心烦意乱

— To be so bothered that your thoughts are chaotic. It describes extreme agitation.

考试前，他总是心烦意乱。

心烦气躁

— To be bothered and irritable/impatient. Often used for hot weather or high pressure.

天气太热，容易让人心烦气躁。

心烦意懒

— To be bothered and dispirited or lacking energy. You are too annoyed to do anything.

失败让他感到心烦意懒。

有点儿心烦

— To be a little bit bothered. A common way to soften the expression.

我今天有点儿心烦。

真是心烦

— Really annoying/vexing. Used as an exclamation.

又要加班，真是心烦！

让人心烦意乱

— To make someone feel annoyed and confused.

这个消息让人心烦意乱。

由于...心烦

— To be bothered due to a certain reason.

由于工作压力，他很心烦。

一阵心烦

— A wave/burst of vexation.

他心里感到一阵心烦。

无端心烦

— To be bothered for no reason.

她无端地感到心烦。

倍感心烦

— To feel doubly or significantly bothered.

琐事让他倍感心烦。

자주 혼동되는 단어

心烦 vs 麻烦 (máfan)

麻烦 refers to a task being difficult or a person being a nuisance. 心烦 is the internal feeling of annoyance.

心烦 vs 烦恼 (fánnǎo)

烦恼 is often a noun meaning 'worries' or 'troubles'. 心烦 is the immediate state of being vexed.

心烦 vs 生气 (shēngqì)

生气 is anger. 心烦 is more about being bothered, restless, or having a cluttered mind.

관용어 및 표현

"心烦意乱"

— Dazed and confused by annoyance. The mind is in a mess.

他被这些问题搞得心烦意乱。

Common/Literary

"心烦气躁"

— Agitated and irritable. Often implies a short temper.

别在心烦气躁的时候做决定。

Common

"心烦意懒"

— Vexed and discouraged. Feeling like giving up because of the bother.

工作不顺让他心烦意懒。

Literary

"烦心琐事"

— Trivial matters that bother the heart.

他每天被烦心琐事包围。

Neutral

"心猿意马"

— Restless and whimsical (not directly '心烦', but related to a restless mind).

上课时他总是心猿意马。

Literary

"坐立不安"

— So restless/bothered that one cannot sit or stand still.

等消息的时候，他坐立不安。

Common

"焦躁不安"

— Anxious and restless.

面对困难，他感到焦躁不安。

Neutral

"百感交集"

— All sorts of feelings welling up (can include '心烦').

回到故乡，他百感交集。

Literary

"忧心忡忡"

— Be heavy-hearted and full of worries.

他为公司的未来忧心忡忡。

Literary

"闷闷不乐"

— To be in low spirits; depressed; unhappy.

他今天整天闷闷不乐。

Common

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心烦 vs 烦躁

Both involve being bothered.

烦躁 is more intense and implies physical restlessness or a very short fuse. 心烦 is broader and can be quieter.

他在屋里烦躁地走来走去。

心烦 vs 郁闷

Both are negative emotions related to frustration.

郁闷 is heavy, gloomy, and 'stuck'. 心烦 is more active and 'noisy' in the mind.

考试不及格，我很郁闷。

心烦 vs 厌烦

Both involve the character '烦'.

厌烦 means you are 'sick of' or 'bored with' something specific. 心烦 is a general state of vexation.

我厌烦了每天吃一样的东西。

心烦 vs 焦虑

Both are states of mental unease.

焦虑 is specifically about worry and fear of future events. 心烦 is about current annoyance.

他为明天的面试感到焦虑。

心烦 vs 操心

Both involve the heart (心) and being 'busy' with something.

操心 means to worry about or take care of something/someone. It is more about responsibility than annoyance.

妈妈总是为我的身体操心。

문장 패턴

我 + 很 + 心烦。

我很心烦。

[Something] + 让我 + 心烦。

下雨让我心烦。

每当...的时候，我就 + 心烦。

每当堵车的时候，我就心烦。

越...越 + 心烦。

越想越心烦。

与其...不如...，免得心烦。

与其在这里心烦，不如出去走走，免得心烦。

感到 + 心烦意乱。

他感到心烦意乱。

难免会 + 让人感到 + 心烦。

遇到这种事，难免会让人感到心烦。

...到了 + 无以复加的地步。

他心烦到了无以复加的地步。

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명사

烦恼 (fánnǎo) - worries

烦心事 (fánxīnshì) - bothersome things

동사

烦 (fán) - to bother

烦劳 (fánláo) - to trouble someone (polite)

형용사

烦躁 (fánzào) - agitated

厌烦 (yànfán) - sick of

麻烦 (máfan) - troublesome

사용법

frequency

Extremely common in daily spoken Mandarin and modern literature.

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Using '心烦' to mean 'troublesome task'. → 使用 '麻烦' (máfan).
If a task is difficult, it is '麻烦'. '心烦' is only the feeling you have in your heart.
Saying '别心烦我' (Don't bother me). → 说 '别烦我' (Bié fán wǒ).
As a verb to bother someone, use '烦', not '心烦'.
Confusing '心烦' with '生气' when someone does something bad. → 使用 '生气' (shēngqì).
If someone insults you, you are '生气' (angry). If someone keeps clicking a pen, you are '心烦' (annoyed).
Omitting the degree adverb. → 说 '我很心烦' 而不是 '我心烦'。
In Mandarin, adjectives usually need a degree adverb like '很' to function as a predicate.
Thinking '心烦' means 'bored'. → 使用 '无聊' (wúliáo).
'心烦' is a state of being bothered, not a lack of interest.

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Pairing with Degree Adverbs

Always use a degree adverb like '很' (hěn), '特别' (tèbié), or '非常' (fēicháng) before '心烦' in a simple sentence. Saying just '我心烦' sounds incomplete in modern Mandarin.

Softening the Blow

If you want to tell someone you are annoyed without being rude, add '有点儿' (yǒudiǎnr - a little bit). '我今天有点儿心烦' sounds much more approachable than '我很心烦'.

Idiom Power

Learn '心烦意乱' (xīnfán yìluàn). It is one of the most useful 4-character idioms for describing stress and is understood by everyone.

Don't Use as a Direct Verb

Remember that '心烦' is an adjective/state. You can't '心烦' someone else. Use '让...心烦' (make ... bothered) instead.

Contextual Clues

If you hear someone sighing deeply ('唉...') and then mentioning '心烦', they are likely talking about a long-term problem or general life stress.

Character Practice

Practice the character '烦' (fán). It has the 'fire' (火) radical on the left, which can help you remember the 'heated' or 'burning' nature of annoyance.

Tone Accuracy

Focus on the transition from the high 1st tone of 'xīn' to the rising 2nd tone of 'fán'. This melodic shift is very characteristic of the word.

Health Connection

In China, if you say you are '心烦', people might suggest you have 'too much internal heat' (上火) and offer you tea. Accept it; it's a cultural way of showing care.

Comparison

Keep a list of '烦' words: 烦恼, 烦躁, 麻烦, 厌烦. Seeing them together helps you distinguish their specific meanings.

Daily Reflection

At the end of the day, ask yourself: '今天我心烦吗？' (Was I bothered today?). If yes, try to explain why in Chinese.

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기억법

Think of 'Xīn' as your 'Heart' and 'Fán' as a 'Fan' that is broken. When your heart needs a fan but it doesn't work, you feel Xīnfán (annoyed/hot).

시각적 연상

Imagine a small heart icon with a bunch of scribbles or tangled wires inside it. That 'mess' inside the heart is '心烦'.

Word Web

心 (Heart) 烦 (Bother) 烦恼 (Worry) 烦人 (Annoying) 心里 (Inside) 心情 (Mood) 心疼 (Heartache) 烦死 (Bothered to death)

챌린지

Try to use '心烦' in a sentence today to describe how you feel about a traffic jam or a slow internet connection. Say it out loud: '网络太慢，真让人心烦!'

어원

The word is composed of two ancient Chinese characters. '心' (xīn) represents the physical heart and by extension the seat of emotions and thought. '烦' (fán) originally depicted a person with a head on fire (火 meaning fire, and 页 meaning head), symbolizing a fever or a headache.

원래 의미: The original sense of '烦' was a physical heat or headache. Over time, it evolved to describe the mental state of being 'heated' or 'cluttered' by problems.

Sino-Tibetan

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Be careful not to use '心烦' too aggressively with elders. It can sound like you are being impatient with them. Instead, use it to describe your own state in a more neutral way.

English speakers might use 'I'm stressed' or 'I'm annoyed'. '心烦' is closer to 'I'm bothered/vexed' but with a stronger focus on the internal feeling rather than the external cause.

Mandopop songs often feature the lyric '心里很心烦' to express romantic frustration. In the classic novel 'Dream of the Red Chamber', characters frequently experience '心烦' due to complex family politics. Modern internet slang often uses '烦死了' (fán sǐ le - annoyed to death) as an extreme version of 心烦.

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At the Office

工作太多，我很心烦。
电脑坏了，真让人心烦。
会议还没结束，我有点心烦。
这个项目让人心烦意乱。

At Home

邻居太吵，我很心烦。
家里乱七八糟的，真让人心烦。
孩子一直在哭，我心里很心烦。
别吵了，我正心烦呢。

In Traffic

又堵车了，真让人心烦。
迟到了，我很心烦。
外面的喇叭声让人心烦。
这种交通状况最让人心烦。

Personal Relationships

我们吵架了，我很心烦。
他不回消息，我感到很心烦。
家里的琐事让我心烦意乱。
我不想说话，我现在很心烦。

Studying/Exams

这道题太难了，我很心烦。
考试压力很大，我心里很心烦。
图书馆里有人说话，真让人心烦。
一想到考试我就心烦。

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"你看起来有点心烦，出什么事了吗？"

"最近有什么让你心烦的事吗？"

"如果感到心烦，你会做什么来放松？"

"你觉得这种天气让人心烦吗？"

"工作太忙的时候，你会感到心烦吗？"

일기 주제

写一写今天让你感到心烦的一件事，以及你当时是怎么处理的。

你觉得‘心烦’和‘生气’有什么区别？用中文描述一下。

当你的朋友感到心烦时，你会如何安慰他们？

描述一个你觉得最让人心烦的环境（比如嘈杂的市场）。

如果你有一个魔法可以消除一件让你心烦的事，那会是什么？

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It is moderately strong. It's not as aggressive as 'I'm angry', but it clearly communicates that you are not in a good mood and might need space. In a professional setting, saying '这件事让我很心烦' is quite direct.

Yes, you can say '他看起来很心烦' (He looks very bothered). However, you usually use it to describe yourself or to describe how something affects people in general.

'烦' can be a verb (Don't bother me - 别烦我) or a short adjective (So annoying! - 真烦!). '心烦' is more formal and specifically describes the internal state of the heart/mind.

Yes, it is very common in both informal writing (texts, journals) and formal writing (novels, psychological reports).

You would usually say '他让我感到很心烦' (He makes me feel very bothered) rather than '我心烦他'.

It's a component of stress. Stress (压力) often *causes* someone to feel '心烦', but '心烦' specifically refers to the resulting feeling of agitation.

Yes, this is very common in spoken Chinese. '死了' acts as a superlative, meaning 'to death' or 'extremely'. It's very informal.

Yes, it always describes a negative emotional state.

You could say '别心烦了，休息一下吧' (Don't be bothered anymore, take a break) or '有什么我可以帮忙的吗？' (Is there anything I can help with?).

Yes, persistent physical discomfort often leads to a state of '心烦'.

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