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航空 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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航空hángkōngaviationHSK 6, n, rank #3096, Medium
hángkōng(hang2kong1) T2
  1. 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.

Frequency#3096DifficultyMedium
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
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3096Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 航空

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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Component Characters

航hángboat
HSK 310 strokes舟
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空kōngempty
HSK 48 strokes穴
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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 háng kōng gōng sī kuī sǔn dá3,500 3,500 wàn měi， yuán ， ér ào háng chū zī bāng zhù qí bǎi tuō le。

The airline had losses of $35m and was bailed out by Qantas.
2
英国航空公司286次航班晚点两个小时。

yīng guó háng kōng gōng sī286 286 cì háng bān wǎn diǎn liǎng gè xiǎo。

BA flight 286 was two hours late.
3
总的说来，航空企业很好地促进了天文学的发展。

zǒng de shuō lái， ， háng kōng qǐ yè hěn hǎo dì cù jìn le tiān wén xué de fā。

Speaking generally, the space enterprise has served astronomy well.
4
泰国航空公司说，该飞机已经得到降落许可。

tài guó háng kōng gōng sī shuō， ， gāi fēi jī yǐ jīng dé dào jiàng luò xǔ。

Thai Airways said the plane had been given clearance to land.
5
今年该航空公司将很难赢利。

jīn nián gāi háng kōng gōng sī jiāng hěn nán yíng lì。

This year the airline will be hard-pressed to make a profit.
6
旅游热降温对航空业来说是个坏消息。

lǚ yóu rè jiàng wēn duì háng kōng yè lái shuō shì gè huài xiāo xī。

The drop in travel is bad news for the airline industry.
7
英国会对运载证件不齐全的乘客进入国内的航空公司课以罚款。

yīng guó huì duì yùn zǎi zhèng jiàn bù qí quán de chéng kè jìn rù guó nèi de háng kōng gōng sī kè yǐ fá kuǎn。

Britain imposed fines on airlines which bring in passengers without proper papers.
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两家航空公司将在票务和航班安排上展开合作。

liǎng jiā háng kōng gōng sī jiāng zài piào wù hé háng bān ān pái shàng zhǎn kāi hé zuò。

The two airlines will cooperate on ticketing and schedules.
9
冬天的突然降临让铁路和航空运输系统陷入混乱。

dōng tiān de tū rán jiàng lín ràng tiě lù hé háng kōng yùn shū xì tǒng xiàn rù hùn luàn。

The sudden onset of winter caused havoc with rail and air transport.
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事实上，这一协议将促成世界最大航空公司的成立。

shì shí shàng， ， zhè yī xié yì jiāng cù chéng shì jiè zuì dà háng kōng gōng sī de chéng。

That deal would create, in effect, the world's biggest airline.

Cultural Notes for 航空

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 航空

Make sure to pronounce 航 with a rising tone (hang2) and 空 with a high level tone (kong1).