Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
Chinese to English Dictionary
语气
yǔqì
Description
“语气”是说话时的样子和感觉，比如你是生气的，还是开心的。
"语气" refers to the way and feeling of speaking, such as whether you are angry or happy.
我们从一个人的语气，可以听出他的心情。
We can tell a person's mood from their "语气".
Meanings
语气yǔqì
tone of voice; manner of speaking
他说话的语气很温柔。
He speaks in a gentle tone.
语气yǔqì
mood or tone (in grammar)
这个句子用了商量的语气。
This sentence uses a consultative tone.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
语 (speech/language) + 气 (air/manner), literally the 'manner of speech'.
- Nuance
语气 emphasizes emotional tone; 口气 is more colloquial and often about attitude.
In videos
“不就是你正常说话的语气吗”
Images