气势 (qì shì) — imposing manner, grandeur, aura of power or vigor
Definition
气势 is the imposing presence a person or thing radiates — visible 'aura of power,' not inner energy like 精力 or drive like 干劲. Closer to 气派 in meaning, but 气势 emphasizes forceful vigor while 气派 leans on dignified style.
noun
imposing mannergrandeuraura of power or vigor
Examples
- 气势。Zhè wèi jiāng jūn jiǎng huà shí dài zhe yì zhǒng wēi měng de qì shì.This general speaks with a fierce and imposing manner.
- ，气势。Cháng chéng wān yán zài shān jǐ shàng, qì shì fēi cháng xióng wěi.The Great Wall winds along the mountain ridges, its grandeur is very majestic.
- 气势，。Zhè zhī qiú duì zài sài chǎng shàng qì shì bī rén, ràng duì shǒu gǎn dào yā lì.This team on the field has an overwhelming aura, putting pressure on opponents.
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