Definition
气态 has two major meanings. In physics, it refers to the gaseous state of matter (solid → liquid → gas). It can also be used in a figurative, literary sense to describe a person's bearing, manner, or distinctive air — though this usage is less common outside of formal or classical-style writing. The physics sense is dominant in modern everyday Chinese.
n.
(physics) gaseous state(literary) bearingmannerdistinctive air
Examples
- 气态。Shuǐ zài gāowēn xià huì cóng yètài biàn chéng qì tài.Water changes from liquid to gaseous state at high temperatures.
- 气态。Tā de yánxíng jiān yǒu yì zhǒng bùfán de qì tài.There is an extraordinary bearing in his words and actions.
- 。Wǒmen xuéxí le wùzhì de sān tài biànhuà.We studied the three states of matter.
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