神气

• Pinyin: shén qì
• Desglose de hanzi: 神 = 礻+ 申 (divine spirit); 气 = 气 (breath/air)

Significado

Aire orgulloso; aspecto animado; engreído/presumido.

Can be positive (energetic, spirited appearance) or negative (arrogant, showing off). Context determines whether it implies admirable confidence or excessive pride.

Ejemplos

1. 他考了第一名，走路都神气起来了。
2. 小男孩穿上新衣服显得特别神气。
3. 别那么神气，胜负还没定呢。

Guía de uso

Contexto: daily life, commentary

Tono: varies

Correcto

• 孩子们穿上演出服个个神气十足。(The children all looked spirited in their performance costumes.)
• 他神气活现地炫耀自己的新车。(He showed off his new car with a smug air.)

Incorrecto

• 他很神气地帮助别人 — 神气 implies pride/showing off, not helpfulness

Origen e historia

神 (spirit) + 气 (air/manner)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal