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“airway” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqì dào

Example

孩子的气道被异物堵住了。hái zi de qì dào bèi yì wù dǔ zhù le

The child's airway is blocked by a foreign object.

Illustration for 气道 (airway)

How to say “airway” in Chinese

“Airway” in Chinese is 气道 (qì dào).

The network of air passages linking the outside of the body with the lungs, allowing breathing in and out.

Full entry for 气道: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 气道

在急救时,要先检查并保持伤者的气道通畅。zài jí jiù shí yào xiān jiǎn chá bìng bǎo chí shāng zhě de qì dào tōng chàng

In first aid, first check the injured person's airway and keep it clear.

Tips for using 气道

  • This is mainly a medical term in everyday Chinese, so it fits health reports and first-aid discussions better than casual talk about ordinary breathing.

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