气管 (qì guǎn) — trachea, windpipe (medical); air duct, gas pipe (mechanical)
Definition
气管 (qìguǎn) has two distinct senses: anatomically, the trachea/windpipe; in mechanics/construction, an air duct or gas pipe. The medical and engineering meanings are never confused in context.
noun
tracheawindpipe (medical)air ductgas pipe (mechanical)
Measure word · 根
Examples
- 气管。Yī shēng shuō tā qì guǎn fā yán le.The doctor said his trachea is inflamed.
- 气管。Zhè dòng lóu de qì guǎn xì tǒng xū yào jīng cháng wéi xiū.The air duct system of this building needs regular maintenance.
- 气管，。Qì chē de qì guǎn lòu qì le, dé gǎn jǐn xiū.The car's gas pipe is leaking; it needs to be fixed quickly.
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