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    Expressing "atmosphere" with 气氛 (qìfēn)

    Description & Modification
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    气氛 + Adjective

    Explanation

    The noun 气氛 (qìfēn) means "atmosphere" or "ambiance," referring to the mood or feeling of a particular environment or situation. It is used to describe both physical settings and abstract social or emotional conditions, often modified by adjectives like 紧张 (tense) or 热烈 (enthusiastic).

    Examples

    • 今晚聚会的气氛特别好,大家都很开心。

      jīnwǎn jùhuì de qìfēn tèbié hǎo, dàjiā dōu hěn kāixīn.

      The atmosphere at tonight's party is especially great, and everyone is very happy.

    • 会议室里的气氛突然变得很紧张。

      huìyìshì lǐ de qìfēn tūrán biàn de hěn jǐnzhāng.

      The atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became very tense.

    • 过年的时候,整个城市都充满了欢乐的气氛。

      guònián de shíhòu, zhěnggè chéngshì dōu chōngmǎn le huānlè de qìfēn.

      During Chinese New Year, the entire city is filled with a festive atmosphere.

    • 今晚聚会的气氛特别好,大家都很开心。

      jīnwǎn jùhuì de qìfēn tèbié hǎo, dàjiā dōu hěn kāixīn.

      The atmosphere at tonight's party is especially great, and everyone is very happy.

    • 会议室里的气氛突然变得很紧张。

      huìyìshì lǐ de qìfēn tūrán biàn de hěn jǐnzhāng.

      The atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became very tense.

    • 过年的时候,整个城市都充满了欢乐的气氛。

      guònián de shíhòu, zhěnggè chéngshì dōu chōngmǎn le huānlè de qìfēn.

      During Chinese New Year, the entire city is filled with a festive atmosphere.

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