English–Chinese

“vacuum” in Chinese

Chinese

Also吸尘 (xī chén)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhēn kōng

Example

这个容器里是真空。zhè ge róng qì lǐ shì zhēn kōng

There is a vacuum in this container.

Illustration for 真空 (vacuum)

How to say “vacuum” in Chinese

“Vacuum” in Chinese is 真空 (zhēn kōng).

A region made almost empty of matter, whether naturally or by pumping.

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

Example sentences with 真空

把样品放进真空室可以去除表面的气体。bǎ yàng pǐn fàng jìn zhēn kōng shì ké yǐ qù chú biǎo miàn de qì tǐ

Putting the sample in a vacuum chamber can remove gas from its surface.

Tips for using 真空

  • In everyday Chinese, this word often appears in discussions of food packaging, pumps, and sealed containers, so it is useful for understanding household products and labels.

Other Chinese words for “vacuum”

我现在去吸尘。wǒ xiàn zài qù xī chén

I am going to vacuum now.

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