灵气 (líng qì) — spiritual influence (of a natural place) — the mystical energy that makes a location feel sacred or special; cleverness, quick-wittedness — the smart or sharp quality in a person
Definition
A traditional Chinese idea meaning the mystical 'spirit-energy' of a place, extended to describe a person or work as quick-witted, lively, and full of creative spark.
noun
spiritual influence (of a natural place) — the mystical energy that makes a location feel sacred or specialclevernessquick-wittedness — the smart or sharp quality in a person
Examples
- 灵气。Zhè zuò shān de líng qì ràng rén gǎn dào píng jìng.The spiritual aura of this mountain makes people feel calm.
- 灵气，。Zhè hái zi hěn yǒu líng qì, xué dōng xī hěn kuài.This child has a lot of cleverness and learns things quickly.
- 灵气。Tā de shè jì chōng mǎn le líng qì.Her design is full of ingenuity.
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