Definition

Noun: * Gait, Carriage, Figure: The inherent or natural posture, bearing, and way of carrying oneself that reflects one's character, spirit, or inner strength. It often implies a noble, strong, or distinctive demeanor. * Spirit, Backbone, Mettle: The inner fortitude, moral strength, and unyielding character of a person.

Usage Examples

• (That person has the carriage of a martial artist.)
• (That statement shows the mettle of a leader.)
• (Despite difficulties, he still maintained an indomitable spirit.)

Advanced Usage

• "khí cốt anh hùng": heroic spirit/metle.
  • Truyện cổ thường ca ngợi khí cốt anh hùng. (Folk tales often praise the heroic mettle.)
• "thiếu khí cốt": to lack backbone/fortitude.
  • Hành động đó chứng tỏ hắn thiếu khí cốt. (That action proves he lacks backbone.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khí phách (n): heroic spirit, mettle (often used in a more majestic or heroic context).
  • Khí phách anh hùng. (Heroic mettle.)
• Cốt cách (n): character, nature, essential qualities.
  • Cốt cách thanh cao. (A noble character.)

Synonyms

• Tư thế: posture, stance (more physical).
• Bản lĩnh: capability, inner strength.
• Khí tiết: moral integrity, steadfast spirit.

Related Idioms

• "Có khí cốt": to have backbone; to be strong-willed.
  • Một người có khí cốt không dễ dàng khuất phục. (A person with backbone is not easily subdued.)
• "Khí cốt hiên ngang": an indomitable and upright spirit.
  • Người chiến sĩ ấy đứng đó với khí cốt hiên ngang. (That soldier stood there with an indomitable spirit.)

noun

1. gait, carriage, figure