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气泡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
气泡qìpàobubbleHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #12186, Very Hard
气泡qìpàoblister (in metal)HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #12186, Very Hard
气泡qìpào(of beverages) sparklingHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #12186, Very Hard
气泡qìpàocarbonatedHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #12186, Very Hard
qìpào(qi4pao4)qi pao T4
  1. 1bubble
  2. 2blister (in metal)
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March 24, 2026

气泡(氣泡)qìpào(qi4pao4)

气泡 (qìpào) refers to a bubble, often seen in liquids like carbonated beverages. It can also describe blisters in materials like metal. The term is commonly used in contexts related to drinks and physical phenomena involving air pockets.

Strokes12Frequency#12186DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, carbonated drinks have gained popularity in recent years, particularly among younger people. The presence of 气泡 in drinks symbolizes refreshment and enjoyment during social gatherings.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'qi' (气) bubble popping in your drink, making a 'pao' (泡) sound. The character 气 suggests air or gas, while 泡 visually resembles bubbles rising in a glass. Picture a fizzy drink with bubbles bursting for a vivid memory aid.

Meanings of 气泡

qìpào(qi4pao4)
1bubble
2blister (in metal)
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About 气泡

气泡Simplified
氣泡Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

泡沫 (pàomò) vs 气泡 (qìpào): Use 气泡 for bubbles in liquids, while 泡沫 refers to foam, which is a collection of bubbles on a surface.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 气泡 with 泡沫 (pàomò), which means foam. 气泡 is more specific to bubbles in liquids, while 泡沫 can refer to froth or foam. Use 气泡 in both informal and formal settings, especially when discussing beverages.

HSK Study Tips

While 气泡 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it connects with other HSK words related to drinks and physical states. Focus on the radicals 气 (air) and 泡 (bubble) to understand similar compounds at this level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 气泡 when referring to foam, which should be 泡沫 (pàomò). For example, saying '我喝了很多气泡' (I drank a lot of foam) is incorrect; it should be '我喝了很多泡沫'.

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Component characters

气qìgas
HSK 44 strokes气
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泡pàopuffed
HSK 68 strokes氵
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How to say bubble in Chinese

“bubble” in Chinese is气泡qìpào

气泡 (qìpào) refers to a bubble, often seen in liquids like carbonated beverages. It can also describe blisters in materials like metal. The term is commonly used in contexts related to drinks and physical phenomena involving air pockets.

When to use 气泡

Common mistakes include confusing 气泡 with 泡沫 (pàomò), which means foam. 气泡 is more specific to bubbles in liquids, while 泡沫 can refer to froth or foam. Use 气泡 in both informal and formal settings, especially when discussing beverages.

气泡 or something close to it

泡沫 (pàomò) vs 气泡 (qìpào): Use 气泡 for bubbles in liquids, while 泡沫 refers to foam, which is a collection of bubbles on a surface.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 气泡 when referring to foam, which should be 泡沫 (pàomò). For example, saying '我喝了很多气泡' (I drank a lot of foam) is incorrect; it should be '我喝了很多泡沫'.

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It's pronounced as qìpào, with the fourth tone on both characters.

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