Chinese

yuèshí
Meaning: lunar eclipse
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

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.
古代傳說中,月食是被天狗吃掉了。
In ancient legends, lunar eclipses were caused by the Tengu eating the moon.

Usage Notes

Refers to the astronomical phenomenon where the Earth's shadow obscures the Moon.

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