🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

氛围

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fēnwéi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Vibe/vaɪb/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"咖啡馆有一种轻松的氛围,非常适合学习。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others.

    "The café had a relaxed vibe that made it perfect for studying."
  2. 2

    A distinctive feeling or impression that is conveyed by a person, place, or situation.

    "She gives off a positive vibe that attracts people to her."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'vibe' is a colloquial shortening of 'vibration', which originated in the 1960s. It reflects the idea of a person's emotional state or atmosphere, often influenced by music and social interactions. The word has evolved to encompass a broader range of feelings and impressions in contemporary usage.

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