No. 541 in Chinese
气
"Qi" - vital energy or life force.
In a sentence
空气清新，让人心情愉悦。
The air is fresh, making people feel happy.
In this sentence, '气' is part of the word '空气', which means 'air'. It refers to the literal air or atmosphere around us.
他生气了，因为没有人理解他。
He is angry because no one understands him.
In this sentence, '气' is used as part of the phrase '生气', which means 'to be angry'. It metaphorically represents emotional feelings.
锻炼有助于调节体内的气。
Exercising helps regulate the energy within the body.
Here, '气' refers to an internal energy or vital force in traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist practices.
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