plane
Definitions
A powered aircraft with wings (short for airplane/aeroplane).
飞机
A completely flat surface, especially in geometry.
平面
A level or stage of existence, thought, or development.
层面；水平；境界
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedplane is plānus «flat» as a surface. The geometry sense (a flat surface) and the «level/stage» sense (on a higher plane) are direct. The aircraft sense is a clipping of aeroplane (Greek aēr «air» + plane) — a machine with flat wing-surfaces that rides the air.
Root plan still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.catch a plane赶飞机
- 2.on the same plane在同一层次
- 3.a higher plane更高的境界
- 4.horizontal plane水平面
Example Sentences
- 1.
Our plane lands in Tokyo at noon.
- 2.
Two lines on the same plane will eventually meet unless they are parallel.
- 3.
The discussion moved onto a more philosophical plane.
Easily Confused
plane vs plain — same sound, different word. plane = flat surface / level / aircraft. plain = flat land / simple / clear. «Catch a plane,» but «cross the plain.»