How to Say “I am energetic today” in Chinese
Feelings and opinions · HSK 3
"I am energetic today" in Chinese is 我今天很有精神 (wǒ jīntiān hěn yǒu jīngshén). 精神 (jīngshén) is one of those words Chinese learners underuse; it covers 'spirit', 'vigor', 'alertness', and 'looking sharp' all in one. 有精神 literally means 'to have spirit' and is the most natural way to say you feel energetic or awake.
Primary translation
我今天很有精神
wǒ jīntiān hěn yǒu jīngshén
When to use it
精神 (jīngshén) is one of those words Chinese learners underuse; it covers 'spirit', 'vigor', 'alertness', and 'looking sharp' all in one. 有精神 literally means 'to have spirit' and is the most natural way to say you feel energetic or awake. Note the tone: in this phrase 神 is often toneless (jīngshen) in casual speech, but textbooks keep the second tone. Another common option is 我今天精力充沛 (jīnglì chōngpèi), which sounds a bit more written. If someone tells you 你今天很有精神, they're complimenting you; it means you look sharp and awake, often said to someone who dressed well or got good sleep.
Example sentences
我今天很有精神，睡得特别好。
Wǒ jīntiān hěn yǒu jīngshén, shuì de tèbié hǎo.
I'm energetic today, I slept really well.
喝了咖啡以后我精力充沛。
Hē le kāfēi yǐhòu wǒ jīnglì chōngpèi.
After drinking coffee I'm full of energy.
你今天看起来很有精神！
Nǐ jīntiān kànqǐlái hěn yǒu jīngshén!
You look really energetic today!