口气 kǒuqì tone of voice
tone of voice; the way one speaks; manner of expression; tone
How to remember 口气: 口 mouth (Kangxi radical 30) + 气 air = tone of voice.
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How it is used
- 'Tone / manner of speaking' - 口气很冲 (kǒuqì hěn chòng) a brusque tone, 从他的口气听出来 to tell from his tone.
- About the attitude conveyed in how one speaks, not the literal words; also 'the drift/implication' of what someone says. Distinguish from 口气 as literal 'breath odor' (口臭 is bad breath).
Example sentences
- 汤姆大声叹了口气。 Tāngmǔ dàshēng tàn le kǒuqì.Tom let out a big sigh.