Definition
朝气 is a noun that primarily describes a lively, energetic, and positive spirit — the kind of vigor you associate with youth or a dynamic team. It can also refer literally to the fresh air of early morning, though this literary sense is less common in everyday speech. You'll often see it in phrases like 充满朝气 ('full of vitality') or 富有朝气 ('brimming with energy').
n.
youthful spiritvigorvitality(literary) morning freshness
Examples
- 朝气。Niánqīngrén yīnggāi chōngmǎn cháo.Young people should be full of vitality.
- 朝气。Zhège tuánduì zhǎnxiàn le péngbó de cháo.This team has shown vigorous energy.
- 朝气。Qīngchén de cháo ràng rén gǎndào shén qīng qì shuǎng.The morning freshness makes one feel refreshed and clear-headed.
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