Chinese

yuèqiú
Meaning: the moon
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

月
球

Example sentences

Humans once successfully landed on the moon.
月球是地球的衛星。
月球是地球的卫星。
The Moon is the Earth's satellite.
美國在1969年利用火箭將太空人送上月球。
美国在1969年利用火箭将太空人送上月球。
In 1969, the United States used a rocket to send astronauts to the moon.
科學家利用雷達探測月球表面的地形。
科学家利用雷达探测月球表面的地形。
Scientists use radar to probe the topography of the moon's surface.
太空人在月球上感受到較小的重力,走路像在跳躍。
太空人在月球上感受到较小的重力,走路像在跳跃。
On the moon, the astronaut felt weaker gravity, so walking felt like jumping.
阿姆斯壯是第一位登上月球的太空人。
阿姆斯壮是第一位登上月球的太空人。
Armstrong was the first astronaut to step on the moon.
當地球運行到太陽與月球之間時,就會發生月食。
当地球运行到太阳与月球之间时,就会发生月食。
When the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, a lunar eclipse occurs.

Usage Notes

The natural satellite of the Earth.

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