灵气

靈氣

língqì

noun #24,043

Meanings

1 spiritual energy
2 aura
3 innate talent
4 divine inspiration
5 natural intelligence

Characters

spirit; soul; clever; effective

air; energy; vital breath; aura

Examples

HSK 1

这个孩子很有灵气，学什么都很快。

Zhège háizi hěn yǒu língqì, xué shénme dōu hěnkuài.

This child has great innate talent and picks up everything quickly.

HSK 7-9

这首诗充满了灵气，令人叹服。

Zhè shǒu shī chōngmǎn le língqì, lìngrén tànfú.

This poem is full of spiritual energy, truly admirable.

Tips

usage

灵气 can describe a person's natural brilliance or gifted quality (有灵气, gifted), or a sacred quality in places, art, and nature. In Taoism and traditional Chinese thought it refers to the vital spiritual force present in all living things.

Stroke Order

灵 líng

气 qì