Meaning
Stating that one is feeling unwell or uncomfortable.
Cultural Background
It is very common to use this to avoid conflict. It is a polite 'no'. Similar usage, often used with a softer tone. Used in Cantonese as '唔舒服' (m4 syu1 fuk6). Common in daily life, often mixed with English.
Use '有点'
Add {有点|yǒudiǎn} before {不舒服|bù shūfu} to sound more natural and less dramatic.
Polite refusal
Use this phrase to decline invitations politely without giving too many details.
Meaning
Stating that one is feeling unwell or uncomfortable.
Use '有点'
Add {有点|yǒudiǎn} before {不舒服|bù shūfu} to sound more natural and less dramatic.
Polite refusal
Use this phrase to decline invitations politely without giving too many details.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
我今天____，不能去学校了。
The context implies illness, so {不舒服|bù shūfu} is the correct choice.
Which sentence is correct?
A: 我舒服不 B: 我不舒服
The negative {不|bù} must come before the adjective {舒服|shūfu}.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 你怎么了？ B: ____
The question 'What's wrong?' requires a response about health.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises我今天____，不能去学校了。
The context implies illness, so {不舒服|bù shūfu} is the correct choice.
A: 我舒服不 B: 我不舒服
The negative {不|bù} must come before the adjective {舒服|shūfu}.
A: 你怎么了？ B: ____
The question 'What's wrong?' requires a response about health.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsUsually no. Use {心情不好|xīnqíng bù hǎo} for low mood.
No, it is the standard professional way to say you are sick.
It can, but it is general. You should specify if you have a fever.
Related Phrases
身体不适
synonymPhysical discomfort
很难受
similarVery uncomfortable/painful
头疼
builds onHeadache
不自在
contrastAwkward/uneasy
