煤气

• 拼音: méi qì
• 汉字拆解: 煤 = 火 (fire) + 某 (certain); 气 = simplified from 氣, gas or air

含义

Coal gas; gas (for cooking or heating). Combustible gas used as household fuel.

Originally referred to gas derived from coal, now generally refers to any fuel gas used in homes for cooking and heating, including natural gas. Safety concerns around gas leaks are common. Being replaced by natural gas (天然气) in many areas.

例句

1. 出门前一定要检查煤气有没有关好。
2. 厨房好像有煤气味，快开窗通风。
3. 这个小区已经用天然气代替了煤气。

用法指南

语境: household, safety, everyday

语气: practical

正确说法

• 煤气用完了，得换一罐。(The gas is used up; we need to replace the tank.)
• 闻到煤气味要立刻打开窗户。(If you smell gas, open the windows immediately.)

错误说法

• 我开车加了煤气。(For vehicles, use 汽油 or 油 — 煤气 is for household cooking/heating)

起源与历史

煤 (méi, coal) + 气 (qì, gas). Gas derived from or similar to coal gas.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal