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正气

zhèng qì
股 gǔ
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. healthy atmosphere; moral spirit
  2. 2. unyielding integrity; probity
  3. 3. (TCM) vital energy (resistance to diseases)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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邪气
xié qì

evil influence

in TCM context, refers to pathogenic factors that disrupt the body's balance, opposite of vital energy (正气)

Related words

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风气
fēng qì

general mood

general mood or atmosphere, commonly used in social contexts where 正气 can describe a healthy atmosphere

Synonyms

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正义
zhèng yì

justice

refers to righteousness or justice, often used interchangeably with 正气 when emphasizing moral integrity

Usage notes

Collocations

正气 is commonly paired with 浩然 to form the idiom 浩然正气, meaning 'awe-inspiring integrity'.

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 正气 (uprightness) with 蒸汽 (steam) due to similar pronunciation; pay attention to tone and context.

Example Sentences

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我们应该弘扬社会 正气 。
We should promote social integrity.

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Child Words of 正气

正
zhēng

first month of the lunar year

正
zhèng

straight

气
qì

gas; air