bùkuài

不快

Word · Adjective

unhappy; unwell

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

adjective

unhappy; displeased; in low spirits

formal

Describes a negative emotional state; often used in formal or literary contexts.

Tā他
yīn因
méi没
dé得
dào到
jìn晋
shēng升
ér而
xīn心
zhōng中
bù不
kuài快
 。

He felt unhappy because he didn't get the promotion.

Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
ge个
xiāo消
xi息
 ,
tā她
miàn面
lù露
bù不
kuài快
zhī之
sè色
 。

Upon hearing the news, she showed an expression of displeasure.

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Bié别
wèi为
xiǎo小
shì事
mèn闷
mèn闷
bù不
kuài快
 。

Don't sulk over trivial matters.

2.

adjective

unwell; indisposed; feeling under the weather

formal

Refers to mild physical discomfort or illness; more formal than just saying "不舒服".

Nǎi奶
nai奶
zhè这
jǐ几
tiān天
shēn身
zi子
bù不
kuài快
 ,
yī一
zhí直
wò卧
chuáng床
xiū休
xi息
 。

Grandma has been feeling unwell for the past few days and has been resting in bed.

Tā他
jué觉
de得
cháng肠
wèi胃
yǒu有
xiē些
bù不
kuài快
 ,
jiù就
qù去
kàn看
yī医
shēng生
le了
 。

He felt some discomfort in his stomach and went to see a doctor.