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气氛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
气氛qìfēnatmosphereHSK 6, n, rank #3347, Hard
气氛qìfēnmoodHSK 6, n, rank #3347, Hard
qìfēn(qi4fen1) T4
  1. 1atmosphere
  2. 2mood
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March 24, 2026
气氛(氣氛)qìfēn(qi4fen1)

气氛 (qìfēn) refers to the atmosphere or mood of a particular environment or situation. It can describe the emotional tone in a social gathering, a workspace, or even a piece of art, highlighting how these factors influence people's feelings and behaviors.

Frequency#3347DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 气氛 is crucial during festivals and gatherings, where the mood can dictate the success of social interactions. For example, during the Spring Festival, the气氛 of joy and reunion is palpable and essential for celebrating family ties.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'qi' (气) of energy flowing through a 'fen' (氛) of mist. This mist represents the atmosphere surrounding you, whether in a cozy café or a tense meeting. The sound of 'qi' resembles 'key', which can help you remember that the atmosphere is key to the experience.

Meanings of 气氛

qìfēn(qi4fen1)
1atmosphere
2mood
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About 气氛

气氛Simplified
氣氛Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3347Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 气氛

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气氛 (qìfēn) vs 气息 (qìxī): Use 气氛 for the overall atmosphere of a situation, while 气息 refers to a specific scent or breath, focusing on a more tangible quality.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'qi' (气) of energy flowing through a 'fen' (氛) of mist. This mist represents the atmosphere surrounding you, whether in a cozy café or a tense meeting. The sound of 'qi' resembles 'key', which can help you remember that the atmosphere is key to the experience.

Usage Notes

气氛 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's especially common in discussions about social events, parties, and public spaces. Avoid confusing it with '环境' (huánjìng), which means environment;气氛 specifically refers to mood rather than physical surroundings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word,气氛 connects to other vocabulary related to emotions and sensations, such as '情感' (qínggǎn, emotion) and '氛围' (fēnwéi, atmosphere). Focus on using 气氛 in context to describe various settings and how they affect people's feelings.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 气氛 is crucial during festivals and gatherings, where the mood can dictate the success of social interactions. For example, during the Spring Festival, the气氛 of joy and reunion is palpable and essential for celebrating family ties.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse气氛 with similar-sounding words and use it incorrectly. For instance, saying '这个气氛是漂亮的' (This atmosphere is beautiful) is incorrect; instead, it should be '这个气氛很好' (This atmosphere is good).

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Component Characters

气qìgas
HSK 44 strokes气
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氛fēnmiasma
8 strokes气
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Grammar Patterns of 气氛

气氛 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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____十分热烈，大家频频举杯，说笑不停，非常高兴。

The atmosphere was very lively — everyone kept raising their glasses, chatting and laughing nonstop, extremely happy.

Example Sentences for 气氛 (10)

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据《好酒吧指南》所说，酒吧一般环境肮脏，气味难闻，而且气氛很不友好。

jù《 《 hǎo jiǔ bā zhǐ》 nán 》， suǒ shuō ， jiǔ bā yī bān huán， jìng āng zāng ，， qì wèi nán wén ， ér qiě qì。

Pubs are dirty, smelly and unfriendly, according to the Good Pub Guide.
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我们布置好了装饰品和圣诞树，这才开始感受到圣诞节的气氛。

wǒ mén bù zhì hǎo le zhuāng shì pǐn hé shèng dàn shù， ， zhè cái kāi shǐ gǎn shòu dào shèng dàn jié de qì。

We put up the decorations and the tree and started to feel Christmassy at last.
3
什么都比家里的紧张气氛好。

shí mó dū bǐ jiā lǐ de jǐn zhāng qì fēn hǎo。

Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home.
4
宴会常常会因为一些非常诙谐的讲话而气氛活跃，热闹非凡。

yàn huì cháng cháng huì yīn wéi yī xiē fēi cháng huī xié de jiǎng huà ér qì fēn huó yuè， ， rè nào fēi。

The dinner was often a riotous affair enlivened by superbly witty speeches.
5
你如果把事情强压在心里，家里的气氛就会更趋紧张。

nǐ rú guǒ bǎ shì qíng qiáng yā zài xīn lǐ， ， jiā lǐ de qì fēn jiù huì gēng qū jǐn。

Tension in the home increases if you bottle things up.
6
表演过后会在客厅举行气氛融洽的聚会。

biǎo yǎn guò hòu huì zài kè tīng jǔ háng qì fēn róng qià de jù huì。

Following the performances there were chummy gatherings in the drawing room.
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导演在镜头运用上既富有美感又渲染了气氛，戏剧手法的运用也娴熟自如。

dǎo yǎn zài jìng tóu yùn yòng shàng jì fù yǒu měi gǎn yòu xuàn rǎn le qì fēn， ， xì jù shǒu fǎ de yùn yòng yě xián shú zì。

The director employs sensuous, atmospheric camerawork and deft dramatic touches.
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他把气氛和场面调动得轻松愉快。

tā bǎ qì fēn hé cháng miàn tiáo dòng dé qīng sōng yú kuài。

He sets the atmosphere and shapes the scenes pleasingly.
9
强烈的敌对和紧张气氛依然笼罩着这座城市。

qiáng liè de dí duì hé jǐn zhāng qì fēn yī rán lóng zhào zháo zhè zuò chéng shì。

There's still an atmosphere of great hostility and tension in the city.
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再没什么比烛光更能营造浪漫气氛了。

zài méi shí mó bǐ zhú guāng gēng néng yíng zào làng màn qì fēn le。

There's nothing like candlelight for creating a romantic mood.

Cultural Notes for 气氛

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 气氛 is crucial during festivals and gatherings, where the mood can dictate the success of social interactions. For example, during the Spring Festival, the气氛 of joy and reunion is palpable and essential for celebrating family ties.

Frequently Asked Questions about 气氛

You can say, '这个聚会的气氛很好' (The atmosphere of this gathering is great).