No. 3,848 in Chinese
air
The Chinese word for "air" (空气, kōngqì) refers to the invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and is breathed by living beings.
In a sentence
空气清新，鸟语花香的早晨令人心旷神怡。
The fresh air and the gentle breeze of the morning are pleasing.
In this context, '空气' (air) refers to the atmospheric air quality experienced.
他在打篮球时不小心摔倒了，感觉好像空气中充满了紧张氛围。
He fell while playing basketball, feeling as though the air was filled with tension.
In this context, '空气' (air) metaphorically expresses the invisible environment or atmosphere.
我们需要保持空气的流通以确保安全与舒适。
We need to keep the air flowing to ensure safety and comfort.
In this instance, '空气' (air) refers to the essential moving atmospheric air required for ventilation.
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