天然气 tiānránqì natural gas
How to remember 天然气: 天 day + 然 however + 气 air = natural gas.
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How it is used
- Natural gas (the fuel): 天然气管道 (tiānránqì guǎndào) gas pipeline, 天然气发电 (gas-fired power).
- An energy term; distinguish from 煤气 (méiqì), 'coal gas / piped town gas' used in homes, and 液化气 (LPG).
- Common in energy, utilities, and geopolitics coverage.
Example sentences
- 这辆车靠天然气驱动。 Zhèliàng chēkào tiānránqì qūdòng.This car runs on natural gas.