ziu1 hei3朝氣朝气
Jyutpingziu1 hei3
Yalejīu hei
Definition
Vigour, vitality, and a youthful, enterprising spirit.
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How it's used
Describes a positive, lively energy often associated with youth or a fresh start. It is frequently used to compliment someone on their healthy appearance or enthusiastic attitude. Unlike more general terms for energy, this specifically implies a sense of optimism and potential.
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gu2股gúExamples
He looks very full of youthful spirit.
Young people should be full of vigour.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 精神, which can simply mean being awake or alert. 朝氣 carries a stronger connotation of vitality and a bright, forward-looking disposition.
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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.
