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起飞 (qǐfēi) vs 起程 (qǐchéng) — use 起飞 for aircraft taking off, while 起程 refers to the start of a journey, not specifically by air.
Be mindful of the context; 起飞 is often used in formal discussions about flights. A common mistake is using it in informal contexts, like 'taking off' in daily conversations, where you might instead say '走了' (zǒu le) for 'I'm leaving.'
As an HSK Level 3 word, 起飞 builds on the vocabulary of travel and transportation. Students should practice using it in sentences related to flights and also learn related terms like 飞机 (fēijī - airplane) and 降落 (jiàngluò - to land).
Learners often confuse 起飞 with 降落 (jiàngluò - to land), using it incorrectly in contexts discussing arrivals. For example, saying '飞机在起飞' (The plane is landing) should be corrected to '飞机在降落'.
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How to say (of an aircraft) to take off in Chinese
“(of an aircraft) to take off” in Chinese is起飞
起飞 (qǐfēi) means 'to take off' in the context of an aircraft departing from the ground. It is commonly used in travel, aviation discussions, and can also metaphorically describe starting a new venture or project.
When to use 起飞
Be mindful of the context; 起飞 is often used in formal discussions about flights. A common mistake is using it in informal contexts, like 'taking off' in daily conversations, where you might instead say '走了' (zǒu le) for 'I'm leaving.'
起飞 or something close to it
起飞 (qǐfēi) vs 起程 (qǐchéng) — use 起飞 for aircraft taking off, while 起程 refers to the start of a journey, not specifically by air.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 起飞 with 降落 (jiàngluò - to land), using it incorrectly in contexts discussing arrivals. For example, saying '飞机在起飞' (The plane is landing) should be corrected to '飞机在降落'.
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Grammar Patterns of 起飞
起飞 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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还有几次事故主要是____时引擎出现故障造成的。
There were also several accidents mainly caused by engine failures on take-off.
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While primarily used for aircraft, you can use 起飞 metaphorically to describe the start of projects or initiatives.
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