Chinese

xīngqiú
Meaning: planet; star; celestial body
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

目前太陽系中除了地球之外,別的星球上都不適合人類居住。
目前太阳系中除了地球之外,别的星球上都不适合人类居住。
Currently, besides Earth, no other planets in the solar system are suitable for human habitation.
目前在太陽系中,地球是唯一有生物的星球。
Currently, Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to have life.

Usage Notes

Generic term for celestial bodies, typically those that are spherical.

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