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航空
hángkōng
aviation
HSK 6, n, 18 strokes, rank #3096, Hard
hángkōng(hang2kong1)hang kong T2
1aviation
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March 24, 2026
航空hángkōng(hang2kong1)
航空 refers to aviation, encompassing the design, development, and operation of aircraft. It is commonly used in contexts related to air travel, airlines, and aviation industry discussions. The term conveys both commercial and technological aspects of flying.
Strokes18Frequency#3096DifficultyHard
Cultural note
航空 is significant in China's rapid modernization and economic development, with the aviation industry playing a crucial role in connecting diverse regions of the country and facilitating global trade.
Memory tip
Think of 航 (hang) as a 'hangar' where planes are stored, and 空 (kong) meaning 'empty' or 'sky', like an empty sky where planes fly. Together, they create the image of aircraft navigating through the vast emptiness of the sky.
Meanings of 航空
hángkōng(hang2kong1)
1aviation
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About 航空
航空Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3096Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
航空 (aviation) vs 飞行 (flight) — use 航空 for broader industry contexts, while 飞行 refers specifically to the act of flying.
Usage Notes
When using 航空, it is essential to pair it with appropriate terms, such as 航空公司 (airline) or 航空旅行 (air travel). Be cautious with tone pronunciation; mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstandings, as 航 (hang) and 航 (háng) have different meanings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 航空 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to transportation and travel. Students should focus on the context in which it is used, particularly in discussing modern transportation and technological advancements.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 航空 with 航海 (navigation) due to the similar structure. Remember that 航空 specifically pertains to aviation, while 航海 relates to maritime navigation.
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航空 refers to aviation, encompassing the design, development, and operation of aircraft. It is commonly used in contexts related to air travel, airlines, and aviation industry discussions. The term conveys both commercial and technological aspects of flying.
When to use 航空
When using 航空, it is essential to pair it with appropriate terms, such as 航空公司 (airline) or 航空旅行 (air travel). Be cautious with tone pronunciation; mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstandings, as 航 (hang) and 航 (háng) have different meanings.
航空 or something close to it
航空 (aviation) vs 飞行 (flight) — use 航空 for broader industry contexts, while 飞行 refers specifically to the act of flying.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 航空 with 航海 (navigation) due to the similar structure. Remember that 航空 specifically pertains to aviation, while 航海 relates to maritime navigation.
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航
空
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Grammar patterns of 航空
航空 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.
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这家____公司亏损达3,500万美元，而澳航出资帮助其摆脱了困境。
The airline had losses of $35m and was bailed out by Qantas.
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这家航空公司亏损达3,500万美元，而澳航出资帮助其摆脱了困境。
zhè jiā hángkōng gōngsī kuīsǔn dá3,500 wàn měiyuán， ér ào háng chūzī bāngzhù qí bǎituō le kùnjìng。
The airline had losses of $35m and was bailed out by Qantas.
