骨气

骨氣

gǔqì

noun HSK 7 #14,975

Meanings

1 unyielding character
2 moral backbone
3 integrity
4 courageous spirit

Characters

spirit; energy; character

Examples

做人要有骨气，不能随便低头。

Zuòrén yào yǒu gǔqì, bù néng suíbiàn dītóu.

One should have integrity and not bow down easily.

他是一个有骨气的人。

Tā shì yī gè yǒu gǔqì de rén.

He is a person with moral backbone.

Tips

usage

Always positive. 有骨气 (yǒu gǔqì) means someone refuses to compromise their principles, while 没骨气 (méi gǔqì) is a strong insult meaning someone is spineless.

Stroke Order

骨 gǔ

气 qì