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底气

Word · NounTraditional底氣

lung capacity; strength; confidence

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

lung capacity; breathing capacity; stamina

Refers specifically to the physical capacity of one's breathing, often affecting stamina, voice projection, and physical endurance.

Dǐ底
qì气
bù不
zú足
 ,
pá爬
dào到
dì第
sān三
céng层
jiù就
qì气
chuǎn喘
le了
 。

With insufficient lung capacity, he was out of breath by the third floor.

Tā他
dǐ底
qì气
zú足
 ,
chàng唱
qǐ起
gē歌
lái来
sǎng嗓
yīn音
hóng洪
liàng亮
 。

He has strong lung capacity, so his voice is loud and resonant when he sings.

2.

noun

confidence; drive; vigor; strength; backing

Figurative extension referring to the confidence, resources, or support one relies on to accomplish something; often implies having sufficient capability or backing.

Kàn看
dào到
xīn新
yī一
dài代
de的
chéng成
zhǎng长
 ,
jiào教
shī师
men们
gàn干
gōng工
zuò作
de的
dǐ底
qì气
gèng更
zú足
le了
 。

Seeing the growth of the new generation, teachers have more drive and confidence in their work.

Yǒu有
fù父
mǔ母
zuò做
hòu后
dùn盾
 ,
tā他
chuàng创
yè业
de的
dǐ底
qì气
gèng更
zú足
le了
 。

With his parents as a backing, he has more confidence in starting his business.

Show 1 more example
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
dǐ底
qì气
shí十
zú足
 ,
yī一
kàn看
jiù就
shì是
yǒu有
bèi备
ér而
lái来
 。

He spoke with full confidence, clearly coming well-prepared.