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空气

kōngqì

Description

空气就是我们每天呼吸的东西,我们看不见它,但是没有它就不能活。

"空气" is what we breathe every day; we can't see it, but we can't live without it.

这个词也可以说一个地方的气氛,比如“空气很紧张”。

This word can also describe the atmosphere of a place, like "空气很紧张" (the air is tense).

Meanings

空气kōngqì

air; the gas we breathe

山上的空气很新鲜。

The air on the mountain is very fresh.

空气kōngqì

atmosphere; mood of a place

教室里的空气很安静。

The air in the classroom is very quiet.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    空 (empty) + 气 (gas/air), literally the gas that fills empty space.

  • Nuance

    for physical air use 空气; for weather use 天气, not 空气.

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