To wake from sleep and become aware of the world. To feel, perceive, think, or realize; a sleep or nap. An eye (见) under a cover opening from sleep into awareness.
觉 alone does not mean 'feel/think' in everyday speech. Use 觉得.
睡觉 acts as a set pair. Put the duration after 睡, not after 睡觉.
觉 alone does not mean 'sleep'. Use 睡觉.
Same character, two readings: jué means feel or think, jiào means sleep.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Feel or think | 觉得 (juéde) | 觉得 (jiàode) |
| Sleep | 睡觉 (shuìjiào) | 睡觉 (shuìjué) |
No. 觉 alone does not mean 'feel/think' in everyday speech; use 觉得.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| I think he is tired | 我觉得他很累 | 我觉他很累 |
| I want to sleep | 我要睡觉 | 我要觉 |
睡觉 works as a set pair; put the duration after 睡, not after 睡觉.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Slept eight hours | 我睡了八个小时 | 我睡觉了八个小时 |
| Sleeps eight hours daily | 我每天睡八个小时 | 我每天睡觉八个小时 |
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
我天天坐在这儿看外边， 觉得 我儿子还会回来。”
大中听了，看那杯不热的茶， 觉得 老先生很好。
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
有人干吃方便面，也不会 觉得 咸。
而当人们用开水泡面的时候，如果不另外加盐，还会 觉得 淡。
A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.
听见有人和我说话，我 觉得 非常高兴。”
白天明 觉得 ，今天天气真好。
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
马家友 觉得 是医院给的。
马家友吃了手里的苹果， 觉得 这个苹果真好吃！
Step through a full day—from morning routines to bedtime—and pick up practical phrases for telling time and talking about your own schedule with a typical Chinese rhyme.
学习到九点， 睡觉 十点半。
Meet Dr. Mi, a doctor and teacher at Sichuan University. This simple HSK 1 story shows his daily routine from morning to night, helping you learn time expressions and everyday activities.
他晚上十点多 睡觉 。
Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.
你 觉得 老王能咸鱼翻身吗？
This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.
高先明听了， 觉得 非常高兴。
Join a family on a sweltering Beijing Sunday as a boy learns a funny lesson about playing outside in the summer heat. Perfect for HSK 1 learners.
我现在 觉得 喝水最好玩儿“。
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
大中吃了热热的面条， 觉得 今天晚上一点儿也不冷了。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
那种笑是绷着的，嘴角拉平，眼睛里一点儿温度也没有，也不是冷冷的，就是那种空空的 感觉 。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
胡之适接到这封信，知道了他虽然只是一位卖饼干的，竟然能在业余勤奋自学；问的又是胡博士最关心的英美政治问题， 更觉 十分高兴，便立即亲自写了一封回信。
Everyday greetings are a gateway to natural Chinese. Practice time-based hellos like “早上好” and “晚安,” learn to address teachers with the respectful “您,” and see how families skip formalities to speak warmly at home.
想去 睡觉 说晚安！
Meet Xiao Shang, who is heading back to Shanghai. She compares two ways to travel and tells us why she prefers the slower one. This story helps you practice comparing transportation in simple Chinese.
坐火车比坐飞机便宜得多，去飞机场也要花很多时间，所以，小商 觉得 坐火车比坐飞机好。
Chat about where friends study Chinese while exploring 哪儿 and 哪里 across Beijing and Shanghai. Practice asking “where”, talking about “here” and “there”, and using the modest reply 哪里哪里 to accept a compliment.
我 觉得 老上海人喜欢说“这里”、“那里”和“哪里”，不喜欢说“……
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