气势

氣勢

qìshì

noun HSK 7-9 #12,112

Meanings

1 momentum
2 imposing manner
3 aura

Characters

power; momentum; tendency

Examples

这支队伍的气势很强。

Zhè zhīduì wu de qìshì hěn qiáng.

This team has very strong momentum.

长城的气势令人震撼。

Chángchéng de qìshì lìngrén zhènhàn.

The grandeur of the Great Wall is awe-inspiring.

Tips

usage

气势 describes the powerful presence or momentum of something. Common collocations: 气势磅礴 (qìshì pángbó, 'magnificent/grand') and 气势汹汹 (qìshì xiōngxiōng, 'aggressive/menacing').

Stroke Order

气 qì

势 shì