Definition
神清气爽 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes a state of being mentally clear, refreshed, and full of vitality — often after rest, exercise, or a pleasant experience. The literal meaning is 'spirit clear, breath refreshing'. You can use it as a predicate or complement to express how someone feels, e.g., 他睡了一觉，觉得神清气爽 ('After sleeping, he felt refreshed'). It's a positive, literary expression suitable for both spoken and written Chinese.
idiom
refreshed and clear-headedfull of vitality
Examples
- ，神清气爽。Zǎochen qǐlái sànbù, ràng rén gǎndào shén qīng qì shuǎng.Taking a walk in the morning makes one feel refreshed and clear-headed.
- ，神清气爽。Tā xǐ le ge lěngshuǐ zǎo, dùnshí juéde shén qīng qì shuǎng.After taking a cold shower, he instantly felt refreshed and full of energy.
- ，神清气爽，。Hūxī xīnxiān kōngqì hòu, tā gǎndào shén qīng qì shuǎng, jīngshén bǎi bèi.After breathing fresh air, she felt clear-headed and full of spirit.
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