外星人 (wài xīng rén) — extraterrestrial, alien
Definition
A being from outer space — used for intelligent life forms imagined in sci-fi or UFO contexts. Pairs with 太空, the place where such beings would come from.
noun
extraterrestrialalien
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 外星人。Hěn duō rén xiāng xìn wài xīng rén de cún zài.Many people believe in the existence of aliens.
- 。Zhè bù kē huàn piàn lǐ wài xīng rén shì yǒu shàn de.In this sci-fi movie, the aliens are friendly.
- 外星人，？Rú guǒ wài xīng rén zhēn de lái le, rén lèi gāi zěn me bàn?If aliens really come, what should humanity do?
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