English–Chinese
“take off” in Chinese
How to say “take off” in Chinese
“Take off” in Chinese is 起飞 (qǐ fēi).
The moment an aircraft or rocket leaves a runway or launch pad and begins moving through the air.
Example sentences with 起飞
航班因为天气原因晚点，还没有起飞。háng bān yīn wèi tiān qì yuán yīn wán diǎn hái méi yǒu qǐ fēi
The flight is late because of the weather and has not taken off yet.
Tips for using 起飞
- A flight schedule may use 起飞 (qǐfēi, "take off") with a clock time or a phrase such as "in ten minutes," making it useful at airports.
Other Chinese words for “take off”
进门请把鞋脱掉。jìn mén qǐng bǎ xié tuō diào
Please take off your shoes when you come in.
近几年，乡村旅游在全国兴起。jìn jǐ nián xiāng cūn lǚ yóu zài quán guó xīng qǐ
In recent years, rural tourism has taken off across the country.