Writing
气体 (qì tǐ) — how to say "gas" in Chinese
气体
Gas
noun
Character composition
气
air, gas
体
body, substance
Radicals / Keys
气
Steam
#84 · qì · 4 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
有害气体
yǒu hài qì tǐ
harmful gas
Examples
氧气是一种重要的气体。
Oxygen is an important gas.
空气是气体。
Air is a gas.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say gas in Mandarin?
"gas" in Chinese is 气体 (qì tǐ).
What does 气体 mean in English?
气体 (qì tǐ) means "Gas".
How is 气体 pronounced?
It is pronounced qì tǐ (written as qi ti, qiti). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "gas" in Chinese characters?
It is written 气体: 气 has 4 strokes, 体 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 气体?
气体 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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