This is the 3848th most frequent Chinese word.
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 this context, '空气' (air) refers to the atmospheric air quality experienced.
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) metaphorically expresses the invisible environment or atmosphere.
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 instance, '空气' (air) refers to the essential moving atmospheric air required for ventilation.