气势

氣勢

qìshì

noun HSK 7 #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 zhī duìwu de qìshì hěn qiáng.

This team has very strong momentum.

长城的气势令人震撼。

Chángchéng de qìshì lìng rén 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