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客机 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
客机kèjīpassenger planeHSK 7, unknown, rank #16438, Hard
kèjī(ke4ji1) T4
  1. 1passenger plane
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March 24, 2026
客机(客機)kèjī(ke4ji1)

客机 (kèjī) refers to a passenger airplane used for commercial flights. It is commonly used in contexts involving travel, aviation, and transportation, highlighting the distinction between freight and passenger services.

Frequency#16438DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, air travel has become increasingly popular, especially with the growth of low-cost airlines, making the term 客机 relevant in discussions about modern transportation and tourism.

Memory Tip

Think of 客 (kè) as 'guest' and 机 (jī) as 'machine.' Imagine a machine that carries guests through the sky, making it easy to remember that 客机 is a passenger plane.

Meanings of 客机

kèjī(ke4ji1)
1passenger plane
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About 客机

客机Simplified
客機Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCTCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 客机

Quick Contrast

飞机 (fēijī) refers to any airplane, while 客机 (kèjī) specifically denotes a passenger airplane.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 客 (kè) as 'guest' and 机 (jī) as 'machine.' Imagine a machine that carries guests through the sky, making it easy to remember that 客机 is a passenger plane.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 客机 with cargo planes, which are referred to as 货机 (huòjī). The term is generally used in formal contexts, such as airline schedules or travel discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 客机 is not an HSK word, it is useful for HSK learners interested in travel vocabulary. Students should focus on related terms like 飞机 (fēijī, airplane) and 航空 (hángkōng, aviation) to build a broader vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In China, air travel has become increasingly popular, especially with the growth of low-cost airlines, making the term 客机 relevant in discussions about modern transportation and tourism.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 飞机 (fēijī) or simply 机 (jī) to refer specifically to passenger planes. Remember to use 客机 for clarity when discussing flights for passengers.

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Component Characters

customer
HSK 19 strokes
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machine
HSK 16 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 客机

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In China, air travel has become increasingly popular, especially with the growth of low-cost airlines, making the term 客机 relevant in discussions about modern transportation and tourism.

Frequently Asked Questions about 客机

客机 refers to passenger planes, while 货机 refers to cargo planes.