No. 336 in Vietnamese
khí
"Khí" in Vietnamese means "air," "energy," "steam," or "spirit," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Bầu trời sáng nay thật trong khi không khí rất dễ chịu.
The sky this morning is very clear, and the air is very pleasant.
Here, 'khí' forms part of 'không khí,' meaning 'air,' referring to the atmosphere around us.
Anh ấy có vẻ là người rất khí khái, luôn hành động chính trực.
He seems to be a very noble person, always acting uprightly.
In this sentence, 'khí' appears in 'khí khái,' which denotes a noble and upright character, representing a moral quality.
Nhờ được thực hành nhiều, cô ấy đã thể hiện khí thế tự tin khi thuyết trình.
Thanks to much practice, she demonstrated confident vitality during her presentation.
Here, 'khí' is part of 'khí thế,' suggesting vitality or spirit, particularly an aura of confidence or energy.
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