气慨 (qì kǎi) — lofty spirit; moral fervor; heroic spirit

Definition

A literary noun for a person's lofty, heroic spirit — moral courage and resolve in the face of challenge. High-register, used in writing about heroes and noble deeds, not casual speech.

noun
lofty spiritmoral fervorheroic spirit

Examples

  • 气慨
    Tā de qì kǎi lìng rén jìng pèi.
    His lofty spirit commands admiration.
  • 气慨
    Yīng xióng de qì kǎi jī lì le wú shù rén.
    The hero's moral fervor inspired countless people.
  • 气慨
    Zài guān jiàn shí kè, tā biǎo xiàn chū le fēi fán de qì kǎi.
    At the critical moment, he displayed extraordinary heroic spirit.

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