Meanings of 氧气
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AI Study Notes for 氧气
Learners often confuse 氧气 with other gases like 二氧化碳 (èryǎnghuàtàn, carbon dioxide). Note that 氧气 is a formal term used in scientific contexts, so it’s appropriate in both casual and scholarly discussions about air and health.
As an HSK 6 word, 氧气 connects to other scientific vocabulary. Focus on understanding its context in chemistry and biology, and practice using it in sentences that discuss health, nature, or environmental science.
Learners may mistakenly say '氧' when they mean '氧气', as '氧' alone does not convey the concept of gaseous oxygen. Always use '氧气' when referring to oxygen in the context of air.
Pronunciation of 氧气
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Component Characters
How to say oxygen in Chinese
“oxygen” in Chinese is氧气
氧气 (yǎngqì) refers to oxygen, a vital element for respiration in most living organisms. It is commonly used in scientific, medical, and everyday contexts when discussing air quality, health, and environmental issues.
When to use 氧气
Learners often confuse 氧气 with other gases like 二氧化碳 (èryǎnghuàtàn, carbon dioxide). Note that 氧气 is a formal term used in scientific contexts, so it’s appropriate in both casual and scholarly discussions about air and health.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly say '氧' when they mean '氧气', as '氧' alone does not convey the concept of gaseous oxygen. Always use '氧气' when referring to oxygen in the context of air.
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Grammar Patterns of 氧气
氧气 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
臭氧是一种非常活跃的____形态。
Ozone is a highly reactive form of oxygen gas.
Example Sentences for 氧气 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 氧气
It is pronounced as yǎngqì, with the first syllable having a third tone and the second syllable having a fourth tone.
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