口气

kǒu qì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. tone of voice
2. the way one speaks
3. manner of expression
4. tone

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Word relationships

Related words

3 items

口吻

kǒu wěn

tone of voice

Means tone or note, often used in literary contexts.

态度

tài du

manner

Means attitude, often reflected in one's 口气.

语调

yǔ diào

intonation

Means intonation, a component of 口气.

Usage notes

Collocations

口气 is commonly used with 严厉, 坚定, 温和 to describe types of tone, and with 缓和, 改变 to describe changes in tone.

Example Sentences

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听你的口气，你不太高兴。

Judging by your tone, you're not very happy.

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Words Containing 口气

一口气

yī kǒu qì

one breath

不蒸馒头争口气

bù zhēng mán tou zhēng kǒu qì

not to be crushed (idiom)

倒抽一口气

dào chōu yī kǒu qì

to gasp (in surprise, dismay, fright etc)

出口气

chū kǒu qì

to take one's revenge

to sigh

to sound out opinions

舒一口气

shū yī kǒu qì

to heave a sigh of relief

松一口气

sōng yī kǒu qì