神气 shénqì expression
expression; manner; vigorous; impressive; lofty; pretentious
How to remember 神气: 神 god + 气 air = expression.
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How it is used
- As a noun, the air/expression someone gives off - 看他那神气 (kàn tā nà shénqì) look at the way he carries himself.
- As an adjective, cocky/full of oneself or impressively spirited: 他穿上军装可神气了 (tā chuānshàng jūnzhuāng kě shénqì le) he looks so dashing/pleased with himself in uniform. Tone decides whether it praises or mocks.