气氛 (qìfēn) — atmosphere; ambiance

HSK 3 | noun | the atmosphere or mood of a place or situation

气氛 (qìfēn)

气氛 refers to the overall mood, atmosphere, or feeling of a place, event, or social situation.

Meanings

  1. [noun] atmosphere; ambiance; mood; vibe

Example Sentences

今晚的聚会气氛很热闹。 Jīn wǎn de jùhuì qìfēn hěn rènào. The atmosphere at tonight's gathering is very lively.

教室里的学习气氛非常好。 Jiàoshì lǐ de xuéxí qìfēn fēicháng hǎo. The study atmosphere in the classroom is very good.

这家咖啡厅的气氛很轻松舒适。 Zhè jiā kāfēitīng de qìfēn hěn qīngsōng shūshì. The atmosphere of this cafe is very relaxed and comfortable.

节日的气氛让每个人都感到开心。 Jiérì de qìfēn ràng měi gè rén dōu gǎndào kāixīn. The festive atmosphere makes everyone feel happy.

Collocations

Collocation Meaning
热闹的气氛 lively atmosphere
紧张的气氛 tense atmosphere
营造气氛 to create an atmosphere
学习气氛 study atmosphere
节日气氛 festive atmosphere

Memory Hook

气 means "air/breath/energy" and 氛 also relates to mist or vapors in the air — together they describe the invisible energy that fills a space and sets the mood.