HSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 气, rank #6754, Very Hard
氧
yǎng
oxygen
HSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 气, rank #6754, Very Hard
yǎng(yang3) T3
1oxygen (chemistry)
2oxygen
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March 24, 2026
氧yǎng(yang3)
氧 (yǎng) refers to oxygen, an essential element in chemistry and biology. It is commonly discussed in contexts related to respiration, combustion, and various chemical reactions, highlighting its importance in sustaining life and energy production.
Strokes10Radical气Frequency#6754DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Oxygen's significance in Chinese culture is often highlighted in discussions of health and wellness, emphasizing the importance of clean air and the concept of '气' (qi), which is vital for life and energy.
Memory Tip
Think of '氧 (yǎng)' as 'yank' oxygen from the air for breathing. The character consists of the radical for 'gas' (气) at the bottom, reminding you that oxygen is a gaseous element. Imagine a balloon filled with air, where the 'yank' action pulls out the essential oxygen.
Meanings of 氧
yǎng(yang3)
1oxygen (chemistry)
2oxygen
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About 氧
氧Simplified
10Strokes
气Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6754Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 氧
Usage Notes
When discussing oxygen in scientific contexts, ensure you use the correct tone, as it can sound similar to '养 (yǎng)', meaning to nurture. This can lead to confusion, especially in conversations about health or biology. It's generally used in more formal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
Although '氧' is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other HSK Level 3 words related to science, like '水 (shuǐ, water)' and '火 (huǒ, fire)'. Students should focus on its application in scientific discussions and enhancing their understanding of related vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 氧 (yǎng) with 养 (yǎng), meaning to raise or nurture. For example, saying '我需要养空气' (I need to nurture air) instead of '我需要氧气' (I need oxygen) is incorrect.
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Pronunciation of 氧
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Phonosemantic compound. 气 represents the meaning and 羊 represents the sound.
1The meaning half气 carries the sense.
2The sound half羊 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygas
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 氧?
Decomposition of 氧
IDS Structure⿹气羊
氧Full Character
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气qi4
enclosing
羊Yang2
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 氧?
How to say oxygen (chemistry) in Chinese
“oxygen (chemistry)” in Chinese is氧yǎng
氧 (yǎng) refers to oxygen, an essential element in chemistry and biology. It is commonly discussed in contexts related to respiration, combustion, and various chemical reactions, highlighting its importance in sustaining life and energy production.
When to use 氧
When discussing oxygen in scientific contexts, ensure you use the correct tone, as it can sound similar to '养 (yǎng)', meaning to nurture. This can lead to confusion, especially in conversations about health or biology. It's generally used in more formal contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 氧 (yǎng) with 养 (yǎng), meaning to raise or nurture. For example, saying '我需要养空气' (I need to nurture air) instead of '我需要氧气' (I need oxygen) is incorrect.
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氧
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Grammar Patterns of 氧
氧 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
