Chinese
kōngnàn
Meaning: air disaster; aviation accident
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

空難
空
難
空难
空
难

Example sentences

This air disaster caused serious casualties.
那場空難中有數百人不幸遇難。
那场空难中有数百人不幸遇难。
Hundreds of people unfortunately perished in that plane crash.
他是這場空難中唯一的生還者。
他是这场空难中唯一的生还者。
He is the only survivor of this plane crash.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to disasters or accidents involving aircraft.

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