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March 24, 2026
气管(氣管)qìguǎn(qi4guan3)
气管 (qì guǎn) refers to the windpipe or trachea, which is the tube that carries air to and from the lungs in the respiratory system. This term is commonly used in medical contexts when discussing respiratory health, anatomy, or related treatments.
Frequency#10761DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine, the health of the 气管 is often associated with the flow of '气' (qi), or life energy, emphasizing the importance of respiratory health not just in terms of anatomy but also in holistic health practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '气' (qì) balloon filled with air that travels down a '管' (guǎn) or tube. The '气' represents the air and the '管' symbolizes the passage it travels through, helping you remember that 气管 is the air passage in your body.
Meanings of 气管
qìguǎn(qi4guan3)
1windpipe
2trachea
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About 气管
气管Simplified
氣管Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '气' (qì) balloon filled with air that travels down a '管' (guǎn) or tube. The '气' represents the air and the '管' symbolizes the passage it travels through, helping you remember that 气管 is the air passage in your body.
Usage Notes
When using 气管, be careful not to confuse it with related terms like 呼吸道 (hū xī dào), which means 'respiratory tract.' This word is more formal and is predominantly used in medical or scientific settings.
HSK Study Tips
While 气管 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to vocabulary related to health and the human body, which are often found in HSK levels 4 and 5. Students should focus on understanding its use in medical terminology.
Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine, the health of the 气管 is often associated with the flow of '气' (qi), or life energy, emphasizing the importance of respiratory health not just in terms of anatomy but also in holistic health practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 气管 with other words related to respiration, such as 口 (kǒu, mouth) or 鼻 (bí, nose). For example, saying '我有气管痛' (wǒ yǒu qìguǎn tòng) instead of '我喉咙痛' (wǒ hóulóng tòng) to indicate a sore throat is incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 气管
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In Chinese medicine, the health of the 气管 is often associated with the flow of '气' (qi), or life energy, emphasizing the importance of respiratory health not just in terms of anatomy but also in holistic health practices.
Frequently Asked Questions about 气管
It is pronounced as qì guǎn, where '气' is pronounced with a fourth tone and '管' with a third tone.
No, 气管 is primarily used in medical or academic contexts rather than in everyday conversations.
While it can refer to gas pipes, it's more accurate to use it in the context of the human respiratory system.
