Chinese word

气魄

Pronunciation

Pinyinqì pò

Meaning

  • nounspirit

Example

这场比赛他缺乏气魄。zhè chǎng bǐ sài tā quē fá qì pò

He lacks fighting spirit in this match.

Illustration for 气魄 (spirit)

More examples

这位企业家以非凡的气魄开创了新市场。zhè wèi qǐ yè jiā yǐ fēi fán de qì pò kāi chuàng le xīn shì chǎng

With extraordinary spirit, this entrepreneur opened up a new market.

Core concept

Visible boldness backed by inner resolve, strong enough to shape the mood around it.

Common phrases

  • 表现出气魄biǎo xiàn chū qì pò

    show spirit

  • 具备气魄jù bèi qì pò

    have spirit

  • 气魄可嘉qì pò kě jiā

    admirable spirit

Similar words

魄力pò lì: Determination to make firm decisions and the force needed to carry them out.
勇气yǒng qì: The courage and inner strength needed to face danger or hardship.
气概qì gài: A proud, steady bearing that shows strong character and personal dignity.
气势qì shì: The powerful momentum of a scene, performance, or manner that creates an imposing atmosphere.

Definition in Chinese

指在言行或场面中表现出来的大胆气势与魄力，体现出勇气、决断和影响周围的力量。zhǐ zài yán xíng huò chǎng miàn zhōng biǎo xiàn chū lái de dà dǎn qì shì yǔ pò lì tǐ xiàn chū yǒng qì jué duàn hé yíng xiǎng zhōu wéi de lì liàng

Word origin

气 (qì, "energy") and 魄 (pò, "bodily soul") combine an outwardly felt force with the idea of inner vitality, giving the word its sense of powerful presence and resolve.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this word often describes the force of a plan, speech, or performance, not simply its size, volume, or expense.

Other meanings

  • couragenoun

Opposites

  • 懦夫nuò fūcowardnoun
  • 胆小鬼dán xiáo guǐcowardnoun

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