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气管 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
气管qìguǎnwindpipeHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #10761, Very Hard
气管qìguǎntracheaHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #10761, Very Hard
气管qìguǎnrespiratory tractHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #10761, Very Hard
气管qìguǎnair ductHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #10761, Very Hard
气管qìguǎngas pipeHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #10761, Very Hard
qìguǎn(qi4guan3)qi guan T4
  1. 1windpipe
  2. 2trachea
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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.

Strokes18Frequency#10761DifficultyVery Hard
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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气管Simplified
氣管Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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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.

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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Component characters

气qìgas
HSK 44 strokes气
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管guǎnto take care (of)
HSK 414 strokes⺮
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How to say windpipe in Chinese

“windpipe” in Chinese is气管qìguǎn

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.

When to use 气管

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.

What learners get wrong

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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It is pronounced as qì guǎn, where '气' is pronounced with a fourth tone and '管' with a third tone.

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