气势 qìshì imposing manner
imposing manner; loftiness; grandeur; energetic looks; vigor
How to remember 气势: 气 air + 势 power = imposing manner.
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How it is used
- 'Momentum, imposing force, grandeur' - 气势磅礴 (qìshì pángbó) of majestic momentum.
- The impressive force or vigor projected by scenery, an army, a performance, or writing.
- 气势汹汹 (qìshì xiōngxiōng) menacingly aggressive; the word conveys palpable power/presence.