口气

口氣
kǒu qì
HSK 6
tone of voice, the way one speaks
noun

Example Sentences

他的口气很温和。
tāde kǒuqì hěn wēnhé 。
His tone of voice is very gentle.
老师的口气让我感到很信任。
lǎoshī de kǒuqì ràng wǒ gǎndào hěn xìnrèn 。
The teacher's manner of expression makes me feel very trusted.
你说话的口气太生硬了。
nǐ shuōhuà de kǒuqì tài shēngyìng le 。
Your tone of voice is too harsh.

Individual Characters

HSK 3
口kǒu
mouth
气qì
air, gas, breath

Words with similar meanings

口调kǒutiáo
tone
This is a more formal way to refer to the manner or style of speaking.
语气yǔqì
manner of speaking
This term emphasizes the emotional aspect of tone more than just the voice itself.

Words Starting With 口

口味kǒu wèi
a person's preferences; tastes (in food); flavor
口头kǒu tóu
oral; verbal
口腔kǒu qiāng
oral cavity
口音kǒu yīn
accent

Words Ending With 气

天气tiān qì
weather
生气shēng qì
angry; mad; offended; animated; to get angry; to be enraged; to take offense; animation
空气kōng qì
air; atmosphere
勇气yǒng qì
courage; valor
语气yǔ qì
tone; manner of speaking; mood

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