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  4. 空中

空中

kōng zhōng
in the air

飞机在空中飞行。

The airplane is flying in the air.


general

The space above the ground or earth's surface, typically referring to the sky or atmosphere.

我们看到了空中的云朵。

We saw the clouds in the sky.

空中飞行员需要经过严格的训练。

Aerial pilots need rigorous training.

This term is commonly used to describe activities or objects that are airborne or in the sky.

Collocations

空中飞行aerial flight空中交通air traffic空中战斗aerial combat

Synonyms

天空上空高空

Antonyms

地面地下

Related Phrases

空中加油phrase
mid-air refueling
空中走廊phrase
air corridor

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'空中' is often used in aviation and meteorological contexts, but can also describe any activity or object in the air.

Gold Rule

Literal vs. Figurative

While '空中' literally means 'in the air', it can also be used figuratively in expressions like '空中加油' (mid-air refueling).

Word Origin

Composed of '空' (empty/sky) and '中' (middle/inside), literally meaning 'in the sky' or 'in the air'.

Usage Notes

Often used in contexts related to aviation, meteorology, and general descriptions of the sky.

Word Breakdown

空
empty/sky
root
+
中
middle/inside
root
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