English–Chinese
“plane crash” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkōng nàn
Example
家人都在等空难的消息。jiā rén dōu zài děng kōng nàn de xiāo xī
The family is waiting for news of the plane crash.
How to say “plane crash” in Chinese
“Plane crash” in Chinese is 空难 (kōng nàn).
A major disaster involving an aircraft during takeoff, landing, or flight, often with serious damage or loss of life.
Example sentences with 空难
几位空难幸存者正在医院接受治疗。jǐ wèi kōng nàn xìng cún zhě zhèng zài yī yuàn jiē shòu zhì liáo
Several plane crash survivors are receiving treatment at the hospital.
Tips for using 空难
- Headlines and official statements use this term often, making it useful for recognizing serious aviation reports even when everyday speech uses more specific descriptions.