尾气

wěi qì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. exhaust; emissions

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 排放 pái fàng 排放 pái fàng to arrange in order the act or process of emitting, often used with 尾气 as 尾气排放: to arrange in order
• 空气污染 kōng qì wū rǎn 空气污染 kōng qì wū rǎn air pollution air pollution, a consequence of exhaust emissions: air pollution

Synonyms

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• 废气 fèi qì 废气 fèi qì exhaust gas general air pollutants; broader than just vehicle exhaust: exhaust gas

Usage notes

Collocations

尾气 is often paired with 排放 to mean 'exhaust emissions', as in 尾气排放.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 尾气 with 废气: 尾气 specifically refers to vehicle exhaust, while 废气 is any waste gas, including industrial emissions.

Example Sentences

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汽车 尾气 对环境有害。

Car exhaust is harmful to the environment.

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Words Containing 尾气

• 低尾气排放 低尾气排放 dī wěi qì pái fàng: low emissions (from car exhaust)

Child Words of 尾气

• 气 气 qì: gas; air
• 尾 尾 wěi: tail
• 尾 尾 yǐ: horse's tail