Definition

1. Noun:
   • Strong will; fortitude; mettle: "chí khí" refers to a person's strong determination, unwavering spirit, and noble character, especially in the face of difficulties or pressure. It implies a combination of lofty ambition ("chí") and unyielding spirit ("khí").

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy là người có chí khí. (He is a man of strong character/mettle.)
  • Bồi dưỡng chí khí chiến đấu. (To cultivate one's strong fighting will.)
  • Chí khí quật cường. (An indomitable will.)

Advanced Usage

• "chí khí hơn người": having a will/spirit superior to others; exceptional fortitude.

  • Nhân vật lịch sử đó nổi tiếng với chí khí hơn người. (That historical figure is famous for his exceptional fortitude.)

• "người có chí khí": a person of strong character/mettle; a person of principle and determination.

  • Cô ấy luôn được kính trọng vì là một người có chí khí. (She is always respected for being a person of strong character.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chí hướng (n): aspiration, ambition. (Focuses more on goals and direction).
• Khí phách (n): heroic spirit, mettle. (Often used in a more heroic or majestic context).
• Nghị lực (n): willpower, perseverance. (Focuses more on the energy and persistence to overcome obstacles).

Synonyms

• Ý chí: will, willpower.
• Bản lĩnh: capability, inner strength.
• Tính khí: temperament, disposition (can be neutral or negative, unlike the positive "chí khí").

Notes on Meaning

• "Chí khí" is a compound Sino-Vietnamese word, but it functions as a single, unified concept in modern Vietnamese. It carries a strongly positive connotation, describing an admirable and resilient quality of character. It is not used for momentary willpower but for a deep-seated, defining trait of a person's spirit.

noun

1. Strong will
   • bồi dưỡng chí khí chiến đấu
     to cultivate one's strong fighting will