Definitions
- 1. oxygen
Word relationships
Related words
3 itemsnitrogen
Oxygen is often discussed together with nitrogen in the context of air composition.
hydrogen (chemistry)
Hydrogen, like oxygen, is a chemical element and a common component in compounds like water.
carbon dioxide CO2
Carbon dioxide, another gas in the atmosphere, is often mentioned in relation to oxygen in biological and environmental contexts.
Usage notes
Collocations
Commonly used with 吸 (breathe in), 提供 (supply), and 含有 (contain). E.g., 植物提供氧气 (Plants supply oxygen).
Common mistakes
Don't confuse 氧气 (oxygen, a noun) with 氧 (the chemical element oxygen as a modifier or in compounds). Use 氧气 for the breathable gas.
Example Sentences
3 shown氧气 是一种气体。
植物吸收二氧化碳，释放 氧气 。
爱就像 氧气 。
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