飞机
fēijī
airplane
飞机 means airplane. For domestic flights in China, arrive 1.5–2 hours early. For international flights, arrive 3 hours early. Airport security is strict about liquids and power banks.
Example sentences
飞机几点起飞？
Fēijī jǐ diǎn qǐfēi?
What time does the plane take off?
我的飞机晚点了。
Wǒ de fēijī wǎndiǎn le.
My flight is delayed.
How to use 飞机 in practice
飞机 is a transportation item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin fēijī, then connect it to the meaning “airplane” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 飞机几点起飞？ / 我的飞机晚点了。.
When you practice 飞机, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 飞机 only as “airplane” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Airport Chinese guide, start a short conversation, and use 飞机 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 飞机 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only fēijī, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
Practice related pages
FAQ
How do I ask if my flight is delayed?
飞机晚点了吗？(Fēijī wǎndiǎn le ma?) is the most natural way. You can also check the departure board or ask airline staff.
How can I remember 飞机 faster?
Say 飞机 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 飞机 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 飞机 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach