神氣

简 神气 · 繁 神氣
Mandarin · pinyin shén qì

Meanings

  1. expression
  2. manner
  3. vigorous
  4. impressive
  5. lofty
  6. pretentious
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神
shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
氣
qì · air, gas, steam, vapor; spirit
气
qì · steam, vapor; Kangxi radical 84
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2–4 · shen2 qi4

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san4 hei3

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noun

  1. manner; air

adj

  1. spirited; vigorous
  2. aloof; cocky

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