hei3 koi3氣概气概
Jyutpinghei3 koi3
Yalehei koi
Definition
Lofty quality, spirit, or a person's imposing manner and bearing.
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How it's used
Describes a person's imposing presence or noble character that commands respect. It is almost exclusively used in positive contexts to praise someone's strength of character or leadership qualities. You will rarely hear this used in casual, everyday small talk, as it carries a slightly literary or dramatic weight.
Examples
He really has a heroic spirit when he does things.
Do you think he has that kind of general's spirit?
Related words
Common phrases
heroic spirit
the bearing of a great general
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply angry or aggressive, as it implies a sense of dignity and moral stature rather than just a bad temper.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
