oxygen in Chinese

oxygen in Chinese is 氧, 氧气 — oxygen means a colourless, odourless gas that makes up about a fifth of the air and is essential for humans and animals to breathe.

oxygen in Chinese

氧

noun

Pronounced: yǎng

The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

氧气

noun

Pronounced: yǎng qì

The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

氧

noun

Pronounced: yǎng

Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.

What does "oxygen" mean?

noun A colourless, odourless gas that makes up about a fifth of the air and is essential for humans and animals to breathe.
"Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere during photosynthesis."
noun Figuratively, the conditions that let something grow or survive.
"Media attention gave the campaign the oxygen it needed to spread."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

oxygen in a sentence

Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
The climbers carried tanks of oxygen for the final ascent.
Media attention gave the campaign the oxygen it needed to spread.

Common Chinese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "oxygen" in Chinese?

"oxygen" in Chinese is 氧, 氧气. oxygen means: A colourless, odourless gas that makes up about a fifth of the air and is essential for humans and animals to breathe.

How do you pronounce 氧?

"oxygen" in Chinese is 氧, pronounced "yǎng".

How do you use "oxygen" in a sentence?

Example: "Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere during photosynthesis." In Chinese, "oxygen" is 氧, 氧气.

Are there other ways to say "oxygen" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "oxygen": 氧, 氧气.

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