空气 (kōng qì): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 空气 translates to “air” in English. It is used to refer to the invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and is essential for human and animal life. In Chinese, 空气 is often used in phrases related to air quality, such as 空气污染 which means air pollution, or 空气清新 which means fresh air.

Translation

Noun: air, atmosphere

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
今天的空气很清新jīntiān de kōngqì hěn qīngxīnThe air today is very fresh
空气中弥漫着花香kōngqì zhōng mí màn zhe huā xiāngThe air is filled with the fragrance of flowers
汽车尾气对空气污染有害qìchē wěiqì duì kōngqì wūrǎn yǒu hàiCar exhaust is harmful to air pollution
在山顶呼吸新鲜的空气是一种享受zài shāndǐng hūxī xīnxiān de kōngqì shì yī zhǒng xiǎngshòuBreathing fresh air on the mountaintop is a pleasure
空气中的氧气对人体健康非常重要kōngqì zhōng de yǎngqì duì réntǐ jiànkāng fēicháng zhòngyàoOxygen in the air is very important for human health
霾天的空气中充满了灰尘和污染物mái tiān de kōngqì zhōng chōngmǎn le huīchén hé wūrǎn wùThe air on smoggy days is full of dust and pollutants

HSK

空气 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 空气 with Pinyin and English Translation