Definitions
- 1. tone
- 2. manner of speaking
- 3. mood
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Word relationships
Usage notes
Collocations
Often used with 严厉 (stern), 温和 (gentle), 不耐烦 (impatient) to describe manner of speaking.
Common mistakes
语气 refers to the emotional tone of voice, not grammatical mood (语式). Do not confuse with 语调 (intonation) or 口气 (tone implying attitude).
Example Sentences
2 shown他的 语气 很生硬，让人不舒服。
His tone was very harsh, making people uncomfortable.
他的 语气 听起来很生气。
His tone sounded very angry.
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