This is the 336th most frequent Vietnamese word.
khí
"Khí" in Vietnamese means "air," "energy," "steam," or "spirit," depending on the context.
Here, 'khí' forms part of 'không khí,' meaning 'air,' referring to the atmosphere around us.
Bầu trời sáng nay thật trong khi không khí rất dễ chịu.
The sky this morning is very clear, and the air is very pleasant.
Here, 'khí' is part of 'khí thế,' suggesting vitality or spirit, particularly an aura of confidence or energy.
Nhờ được thực hành nhiều, cô ấy đã thể hiện khí thế tự tin khi thuyết trình.
Thanks to much practice, she demonstrated confident vitality during her presentation.
In this sentence, 'khí' appears in 'khí khái,' which denotes a noble and upright character, representing a moral quality.