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气息
qì xī
Meaning
- breath
- smell
Definition
呼吸时出入的气；也指气味；比喻风格、气氛。
Breath; also refers to smell; metaphorically, style or atmosphere.
Usage
指人或动物呼吸时呼出和吸入的气体，也可表示一种特殊的气味或某种氛围、风格。
Refers to the air breathed in and out by humans or animals; can also denote a particular smell or an atmosphere/style.
Examples
- 1 他跑完步后，气息急促。 (After running, his breath was rapid.)
- 2 花园里弥漫着花香的气息。 (The garden was filled with the scent of flowers.)
- 3 这座古镇散发着古老的气息。 (This ancient town exudes an old-world atmosphere.)
- 4 她的画作有着独特的艺术气息。 (Her paintings have a unique artistic style.)
- 5 春天来了，空气中充满了生机勃勃的气息。 (Spring is here, and the air is full of vibrant life.)
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