Chinese
wèixīng
Meaning: satellite
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

衛星
衛
星
卫星
卫
星

Example sentences

The Moon is the Earth's satellite.
氣象衛星提供準確的天氣預報。
气象卫星提供准确的天气预报。
Meteorological satellites provide accurate weather forecasts.
這部手機有衛星定位功能。
这部手机有卫星定位功能。
This mobile phone has a satellite positioning function.
我們成功接收到了來自衛星的信號。
我们成功接收到了来自卫星的信号。
We successfully received the signal from the satellite.
這顆人造衛星正在繞著地球運行。
这颗人造卫星正在绕著地球运行。
This artificial satellite is currently orbiting the Earth.

Usage Notes

Refers to both natural satellites (moons) and artificial satellites.

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