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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
气魄qìpòspiritHSK 7, n, 18 strokes, rank #29199, Very Hard
气魄qìpòboldnessHSK 7, n, 18 strokes, rank #29199, Very Hard
气魄qìpòpositive outlookHSK 7, n, 18 strokes, rank #29199, Very Hard
气魄qìpòimposing attitudeHSK 7, n, 18 strokes, rank #29199, Very Hard
qìpò(qi4po4)qi po T4
  1. 1spirit
  2. 2boldness
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March 24, 2026

气魄(氣魄)qìpò(qi4po4)

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.

Strokes18Frequency#29199DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, having 气魄 is often associated with historical figures who displayed great courage and leadership, such as generals in ancient dynasties. This quality is highly admired and seen as essential for success in both personal and professional realms.

Memory Tip

Think of 气 (qi) as 'air' or 'energy' and 魄 (po) as 'soul' or 'spirit.' Visualize a person standing tall and exuding powerful energy, like a warrior ready for battle, which embodies the essence of boldness and determination.

Meanings of 气魄

qìpò(qi4po4)
1spirit
2boldness
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About 气魄

气魄Simplified
氣魄Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#29199Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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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.

Usage Notes

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.'

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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Component Characters

气qìgas
HSK 44 strokes气
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魄pòsoul
14 strokes鬼
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How to say spirit in Chinese

“spirit” in Chinese is气魄qìpò

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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坚强 、 自信 、有气魄的郭振山,实在说,永远也不会向人低三下四啊!

jiān qiáng、 、 zì、 xìn 、 yǒu qì pò de guō, zhèn shān ,, shí zài shuō , yǒng yuǎn yě bù huì xiàng rén dī!

Stubborn, self - confident Guo Zhenshan has never gone crawling to anyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 气魄

You can say '他有很大的气魄' which means 'He has great boldness.'

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