士气高昂

士氣高昂

shìqì gāo'áng

phrase

Meanings

1 morale is high
2 in high spirits (of a group)
3 spirits running high

Characters

warrior; scholar

to hold high; uplifted

Examples

HSK 7-9

比赛前球队士气高昂。

Bǐsài qián qiúduì shìqì gāo'áng.

Before the match the team's morale was high.

HSK 7-9

拿到奖金后员工士气高昂。

Nádào jiǎngjīn hòu yuángōng shìqì gāo'áng.

After receiving the bonus, employee morale was high.

Tips

usage

士气 (morale) originally referred to the fighting spirit of soldiers (士 = warrior/scholar, 气 = spirit). 士气高昂 is still used in military contexts but extends to any team: sports, corporate, political campaigns. Direct opposite: 士气低落.

Stroke Order

士 shì

气 qì

高 gāo

昂 áng