情商

qíngshāng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun

Definitions

1. ability to understand and manage emotions in oneself and others
2. emotional intelligence (EQ)
3. emotional quotient

Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 智商 zhì shāng 智商 zhì shāng IQ (intelligence quotient) 智商 means IQ (intelligence quotient), often contrasted with 情商 (EQ).: IQ (intelligence quotient)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

情商 is not the same as being emotional; it specifically refers to the ability to perceive and manage emotions effectively, both in oneself and in social interactions.

Formality

情商 is used in both formal and informal settings, but in academic contexts, the full term 情绪智力 (qíngxù zhìlì) or 情绪智商 may appear.

Example Sentences

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他的 情商 很高，很会处理人际关系。

He has high EQ and is very good at handling interpersonal relationships.

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Child Words of 情商

• 情 情 qíng: feeling
• 商 商 shāng: commerce