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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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