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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
服气fúqìto be convincedHSK 7, n, 12 strokes, rank #31892, Very Hard
服气fúqìto acceptHSK 7, n, 12 strokes, rank #31892, Very Hard
fúqì(fu2qi4)fu qi T2
  1. 1to be convinced
  2. 2to accept
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March 24, 2026

服气(服氣)fúqì(fu2qi4)

The term 服气 (fu2 qi4) refers to the state of being convinced or accepting something, often after some consideration or debate. It is commonly used in contexts where one acknowledges the validity of another's argument or perspective, indicating a level of respect for their reasoning or authority.

Strokes12Frequency#31892DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being 服气 is tied to respect for authority and wisdom, often seen in hierarchical relationships such as teacher-student or elder-younger dynamics. Accepting someone's viewpoint can be a sign of maturity and humility.

Memory tip

Imagine a wise old man (the character 服) wearing a hat (气) that represents knowledge. When he speaks, people nod in agreement, feeling convinced by his wisdom. The connection between the components suggests that to accept someone’s idea is like wearing their wisdom as a hat.

Meanings of 服气

fúqì(fu2qi4)
1to be convinced
2to accept
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About 服气

服气Simplified
服氣Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#31892Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

服从 (fúcóng) vs 服气 (fúqì): Use 服从 when referring to obedience or compliance to orders, whereas 服气 emphasizes being convinced or persuaded by an argument.

Usage Notes

Learners often mistakenly use 服气 in overly formal contexts, while it is typically used in conversational settings. Be cautious of tone, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other words. Common collocations include 服气于 (to be convinced by) and 不服气 (to be unconvinced).

HSK Study Tips

As a level 6 word, 服气 connects with other expressions of agreement or acceptance, such as 同意 (tóng yì) and 接受 (jiē shòu). Focus on practicing its usage in dialogues where persuasion and acceptance are key themes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 服气 with similar-sounding words, leading to phrases like 服气的事 (fu2 qi4 de shi) instead of using it appropriately in context. Remember, it should be used to describe a state of being convinced, not a general action.

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Component characters

服fúclothes
HSK 68 strokes月
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气qìgas
HSK 44 strokes气
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How to say to be convinced in Chinese

“to be convinced” in Chinese is服气fúqì

The term 服气 (fu2 qi4) refers to the state of being convinced or accepting something, often after some consideration or debate. It is commonly used in contexts where one acknowledges the validity of another's argument or perspective, indicating a level of respect for their reasoning or authority.

When to use 服气

Learners often mistakenly use 服气 in overly formal contexts, while it is typically used in conversational settings. Be cautious of tone, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other words. Common collocations include 服气于 (to be convinced by) and 不服气 (to be unconvinced).

服气 or something close to it

服从 (fúcóng) vs 服气 (fúqì): Use 服从 when referring to obedience or compliance to orders, whereas 服气 emphasizes being convinced or persuaded by an argument.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 服气 with similar-sounding words, leading to phrases like 服气的事 (fu2 qi4 de shi) instead of using it appropriately in context. Remember, it should be used to describe a state of being convinced, not a general action.

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Frequently asked questions about 服气

While 服气 is more commonly used in spoken language, it can appear in informal writing; however, for formal contexts, consider using terms like 接受.

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