朝气 (cháo) — youthful spirit, vigor, vitality; (literary) morning freshness
Definition
Literary noun for youthful vigor and freshness, almost always used in the set phrase 朝气蓬勃 ('brimming with youthful energy'). The literal 'morning freshness' sense is rare in modern use.
noun
youthful spiritvigorvitality(literary) morning freshness
Examples
- 朝气。Nián qīng rén yīng gāi chōng mǎn cháo.Young people should be full of vitality.
- 朝气。Zhè ge tuán duì zhǎn xiàn le péng bó de cháo.This team has shown vigorous energy.
- 朝气。Qīng chén de cháo ràng rén gǎn dào shén qīng qì shuǎng.The morning freshness makes one feel refreshed and clear-headed.
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