氣場
The Cantonese word for aura is 氣場.
氣場 is used to describe an aura or presence. It is frequently used to describe a person's commanding presence or the 'vibe' they project in a social or professional setting.
Meaning: the distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with someone or something (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Together, it can be understood as a field of energy.
Did you know?
- If someone has a very intimidating aura, you might say their 氣場 is 'heavy', using the adjective 重.
- The concept of 氣場 is closely linked to 'face' culture. A person who lacks a commanding 氣場 may be perceived as lacking authority or social standing, regardless of their actual job title.
- The first character in 氣場, 氣, also refers to 'breath' or 'air' and is the same word used in 'qi' or 'chi' in Mandarin.
Examples in context
- 佢有種磁性氣場，每次一出現就吸引眾人目光。He has a magnetic aura that attracts everyone's attention whenever he appears.
- 佢個人嘅氣場好強。keoi5 go3 jan4 ge3 hei3 coeng4 hou2 koeng4.Her aura is very strong.
- 呢個地方嘅氣場好唔舒服。ni1 go3 dei6 fong1 ge3 hei3 coeng4 hou2 m4 syu1 fuk6.The aura of this place is very uncomfortable.
- 佢着咗套西裝之後，氣場完全唔同咗。keoi5 zoek3 zo2 tou3 sai1 zong1 zi1 hau6, hei3 coeng4 jyun4 cyun4 m4 tung4 zo2.After putting on a suit, his aura is completely different.
Example conversation
Yateng and Chunkit are discussing a new boss at work.
- 雅婷 Nga Ting你覺得新老闆點樣？nei5 gok3 dak1 san1 lou5 baan2 dim2 joeng2?What do you think of the new boss?
- 俊傑 Chun Kit佢嘅氣場好強，令我好緊張。keoi5 ge3 hei3 coeng4 hou2 koeng4, ling6 ngo5 hou2 gan2 zau1.His aura is so strong that it makes me nervous.
- 雅婷 Nga Ting係，佢望住我嗰陣好有壓力。hai6, keoi5 mong6 zyu6 ngo5 go2 zan6 hou2 jau5 aat3 lik6.Yes, I felt a lot of pressure when he looked at me.
- 俊傑 Chun Kit所以佢係一個好有威嚴嘅人。so2 ji6 keoi5 si6 jat1 go3 hou2 jau5 wai1 jim4 ge3 jan4.That is why he is a very commanding person.
