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水汽
shuǐqì
Description
水汽是空气里看不见的水，天气热或下雨前空气里的水汽会变多。
"水汽" is invisible water in the air; it increases when the weather is hot or before it rains.
当水汽遇到冷的东西，就会变成小水珠。
When "水汽" meets something cold, it turns into small water droplets.
Meanings
水汽shuǐqì
water vapor; moisture in the air
雨后空气里有很多水汽。
There is a lot of moisture in the air after the rain.
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Notes
- Etymology
水 (water) + 汽 (vapor/steam), literally 'water vapor'.
- Nuance
everyday word for airborne moisture; 水蒸气 is the more scientific term.
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