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March 24, 2026
氧气(氧氣)yǎngqì(yang3qi4)
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.
Frequency#4823DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of clean air and oxygen is increasingly important due to pollution issues in urban areas. Discussions about 氧气 often tie into environmental activism and health awareness campaigns.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person taking a deep breath of fresh air filled with oxygen. The character 氧 (yǎng) resembles a person inhaling, while 气 (qì) represents air or gas. Together, they symbolize the essential breath of life.
Meanings of 氧气
yǎngqì(yang3qi4)
1oxygen
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About 氧气
氧气Simplified
氧氣Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4823Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 氧气
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person taking a deep breath of fresh air filled with oxygen. The character 氧 (yǎng) resembles a person inhaling, while 气 (qì) represents air or gas. Together, they symbolize the essential breath of life.
Usage Notes
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.
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of clean air and oxygen is increasingly important due to pollution issues in urban areas. Discussions about 氧气 often tie into environmental activism and health awareness campaigns.
Common Mistakes
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.
Ozone is produced by the reaction between oxygen and ultra-violet light.
Cultural Notes for 氧气
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of clean air and oxygen is increasingly important due to pollution issues in urban areas. Discussions about 氧气 often tie into environmental activism and health awareness campaigns.
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.
Yes, while it's more common in scientific discussions, you can use 氧气 in everyday conversations about health and environmental issues.
氧 (yǎng) refers to the element oxygen itself, while 氧气 (yǎngqì) specifically refers to oxygen in its gaseous form.
