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气势 (qìshì) — use 气魄 when emphasizing boldness and spirit, while 气势 focuses more on momentum and imposing presence.
气魄 is often used in formal contexts to praise someone's character or leadership. Be careful not to confuse it with related words like 精神 (jīngshén), which refers more to spirit in a mental or emotional sense. Common collocations include '有气魄' (yǒu qìpò) meaning 'to have boldness.'
As an HSK 6 word, 气魄 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to character and personality, such as 精神 (jīngshén) and 勇气 (yǒngqì). Focus on how to use it in different contexts, especially in discussions about leadership or personal qualities.
Learners often misuse 气魄 in informal contexts where a simpler word like 精神 would suffice. For example, saying '我没有气魄' in a casual conversation may sound overly dramatic; instead, consider using '我没有精神' for a more relaxed expression.
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How to say spirit in Chinese
“spirit” in Chinese is气魄
气魄 refers to a person's spirit or boldness, often implying a strong and positive outlook or an imposing attitude. It is commonly used to describe someone with a commanding presence or a courageous mindset, particularly in challenging situations.
When to use 气魄
气魄 is often used in formal contexts to praise someone's character or leadership. Be careful not to confuse it with related words like 精神 (jīngshén), which refers more to spirit in a mental or emotional sense. Common collocations include '有气魄' (yǒu qìpò) meaning 'to have boldness.'
气魄 or something close to it
气势 (qìshì) — use 气魄 when emphasizing boldness and spirit, while 气势 focuses more on momentum and imposing presence.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 气魄 in informal contexts where a simpler word like 精神 would suffice. For example, saying '我没有气魄' in a casual conversation may sound overly dramatic; instead, consider using '我没有精神' for a more relaxed expression.
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Grammar Patterns of 气魄
气魄 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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坚强 、 自信 、有____的郭振山,实在说,永远也不会向人低三下四啊!
Stubborn, self - confident Guo Zhenshan has never gone crawling to anyone.
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You can say '他有很大的气魄' which means 'He has great boldness.'
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