白氣
See also: 白气
Chinese
white; empty; blank white; empty; blank; bright; clear; plain; pure; gratuitous |
gas; air; smell gas; air; smell; weather; vital breath; to make someone angry; to get angry; to be enraged | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (白氣) | 白 | 氣 | |
| simp. (白气) | 白 | 气 | |
Pronunciation
- Mandarin
- (Standard Chinese)+
- Hanyu Pinyin: báiqì
- Zhuyin: ㄅㄞˊ ㄑㄧˋ
- Tongyong Pinyin: báicì
- Wade–Giles: pai2-chʻi4
- Yale: bái-chì
- Gwoyeu Romatzyh: bairchih
- Palladius: байци (bajci)
- Sinological IPA (key): /paɪ̯³⁵ t͡ɕʰi⁵¹/
- (Standard Chinese)+
Noun
白氣
Usage notes
According to ancient belief, white vapor was viewed as an omen which signified an impending war or battle.