气
息

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The word "气息" is formed by combining the character "气", which means air or breath and originated as a pictograph of vapor, with "息", which means breath or rest and is itself composed of "自" (self) and "心" (heart), historically representing breathing. Together, they create a compound word that directly denotes breath or vital energy.

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春天的花园里充满了清新的气息。

Chūntiān de huāyuán lǐ chōngmǎn le qīngxīn de qìxī.

The spring garden is filled with a fresh atmosphere.

我能感受到他呼吸的气息。

Wǒ néng gǎnshòu dào tā hūxī de qìxī.

I can feel the breath from his respiration.

这座城市有着浓厚的文化气息。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yǒu zhe nónghòu de wénhuà qìxī.

This city has a strong cultural ambiance.

从这些古老的建筑中，我们能捕捉到历史的气息。

Cóng zhèxiē gǔlǎo de jiànzhù zhōng, wǒmen néng bǔzhuō dào lìshǐ de qìxī.

From these ancient buildings, we can capture a sense of history.

厨房里飘散着刚出炉面包的香甜气息，混合着咖啡的醇厚味道。

Chúfáng lǐ piāosàn zhe gāng chūlú miànbāo de xiāngtián qìxī, hùnhé zhe kāfēi de chúnhòu wèidào.

The sweet aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen, mingled with the rich smell of coffee.

Word Definition - 气息

qì xī breath; smell; odor; flavor

Individual Character Details

气 qì
息 xī