breath; scent; atmosphere
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Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
breath; respiration
literaryOften refers to the physical act of breathing, especially in descriptive or literary contexts. Can imply the strength or weakness of life.
Tā他
qì气
xī息
wēi微
ruò弱
，
xū需
yào要
lì立
jí即
jiù就
yī医
。
His breath is faint; he needs immediate medical attention.
Bìng病
rén人
yǐ已
qì气
xī息
yǎn奄
yǎn奄
。
The patient is on the verge of death, with breath fading away.
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Pǎo跑
wán完
bù步
hòu后
，
tā他
qì气
xī息
hěn很
cū粗
。
After running, his breathing was heavy.
noun
scent; aroma; smell
Refers to a detectable smell, often pleasant or distinctive. Also used metaphorically to describe the feel or character of something.
Yī一
zhèn阵
fēn芬
fāng芳
de的
qì气
xī息
cóng从
huā花
cóng丛
zhōng中
chuī吹
guò过
lái来
。
A fragrant scent wafted over from the flower bushes.
Zhè这
ge个
fáng房
jiān间
yǒu有
yī一
gǔ股
fā发
méi霉
de的
qì气
xī息
。
There is a musty smell in this room.
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Tā他
de的
zuò作
pǐn品
chōng充
mǎn满
le了
tián田
yuán园
qì气
xī息
。
His works are full of a pastoral atmosphere.
Zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
hěn很
yǒu有
shēng生
huó活
qì气
xī息
。
This city has a strong feel of everyday life.
Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
bǔ捕
zhuō捉
dào到
le了
nóng浓
hòu厚
de的
shí时
dài代
qì气
xī息
。
This film captures the strong flavor of the era.