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

Word relationships

Related words

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• 口吻 kǒu wěn 口吻 kǒu wěn tone of voice Means tone or note, often used in literary contexts.: tone of voice
• 态度 tài du 态度 tài du manner Means attitude, often reflected in one's 口气.: manner
• 语调 yǔ diào 语调 yǔ diào intonation Means intonation, a component of 口气.: intonation

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 一口气 yī kǒu qì: one breath
• 不蒸馒头争口气 不蒸馒头争口气 bù zhēng mán tou zhēng kǒu qì: not to be crushed (idiom)
• 倒抽一口气 倒抽一口气 dào chōu yī kǒu qì: to gasp (in surprise, dismay, fright etc)
• 出口气 出口气 chū kǒu qì: to take one's revenge
• 叹口气 叹口气 tàn kǒu qì: to sigh
• 探口气 探口气 tàn kǒu qì: to sound out opinions
• 舒一口气 舒一口气 shū yī kǒu qì: to heave a sigh of relief
• 松一口气 松一口气 sōng yī kǒu qì: to heave a sigh of relief

Child Words of 口气

• 口 口 kǒu: mouth
• 气 气 qì: gas; air