氛围 fēnwéi ambience
ambience; atmosphere
How to remember 氛围: 氛 air + 围 encircle = ambience.
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How it is used
- Ambience/atmosphere (of a setting or era) - 营造氛围 (yíngzào fēnwéi) create an ambience, 学术氛围 (xuéshù fēnwéi) an academic atmosphere.
- Near-synonym of 气氛 (qìfēn), but 氛围 is slightly more written/refined and often about an enveloping, pervasive mood.
- Common in design, culture, and describing an overall vibe.