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煤气
méiqì
Description
煤气是一种可以用来做饭和取暖的气体。
"煤气" is a gas that can be used for cooking and heating.
用煤气的时候要小心，因为它可能会漏出来。
Be careful when using "煤气" because it might leak.
Meanings
煤气méiqì
gas (for cooking or heating); coal gas
家里的煤气用完了。
The gas at home has run out.
煤气méiqì
carbon monoxide poisoning (gas poisoning)
冬天要小心中煤气。
Be careful of carbon monoxide poisoning in winter.
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Notes
- Etymology
煤 (coal) + 气 (gas/air), literally 'coal gas'.
- Nuance
often used loosely for cooking gas, though technically distinct from 天然气 (natural gas).
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