hei3 sai3氣勢气势
Jyutpinghei3 sai3
Yalehei sai
Definition
Imposing manner, momentum, or presence.
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How it's used
Focuses on the intangible energy or presence projected by a person, group, or even a building. It implies a sense of authority or dominance that commands attention. While it can describe physical scale, it is most frequently used to discuss the psychological edge in competitive situations like sports or business negotiations.
Measure word
gu2股gúExamples
The moment he appeared, the whole atmosphere of the venue changed completely.
What do you think of this team's momentum in today's match?
Related words
Common phrases
aggressive and menacing
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical wind or weather, as it is strictly reserved for human or abstract power. Do not confuse it with 脾氣, which refers to a person's temper or mood.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
