星系 (xīng xì) — galaxy
Definition
星系 is a huge system of stars, gas, and dust — one 'galaxy'. It is much larger than 星星, which is a single visible star in the night sky.
noun
galaxy
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 星系。Kē xué jiā yòng wàng yuǎn jìng guān chá yáo yuǎn de xīng xì.Scientists observe distant galaxies with telescopes.
- 星系。Wǒ men de xīng xì jiào yín hé xì.Our galaxy is called the Milky Way.
- 星系。Yǔ zhòu zhōng yǒu shǔ bù qīng de xīng xì.There are countless galaxies in the universe.
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