[kǒu qì]
(说话的感情色彩) tone; note
an imperative tone of voice
命令口气
in a pleading tone
用恳求的口气
a note of complaint
埋怨的口气
take a high tone
口气傲慢
change one's note [tone]
改变口气
judging by the way he spoke; from the implication of his statement
听他的口气
talk big
口气很大
What high-sounding sentiments!
好大的口气!