风气 fēngqì general mood
general mood; atmosphere; common practice
How to remember 风气: 风 wind + 气 air = general mood.
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How it is used
- The prevailing atmosphere / common practice in a group - 社会风气 (shèhuì fēngqì) social climate; 攀比的风气 (pānbǐ de fēngqì) a culture of one-upmanship.
- The general moral/behavioral tone that people share, often discussed critically.
- 败坏风气 = to corrupt public morals; 树立良好风气 = to foster a healthy atmosphere.