火箭 (huǒ jiàn) — rocket
Definition
A vehicle propelled by combustion, used to launch satellites or spacecraft. Unlike 导弹 (missile), 火箭 is not designed as a weapon.
noun
rocket
Measure word · 枚
Examples
- 火箭。Yì méi huǒ jiàn chéng gōng fā shè le.A rocket was successfully launched.
- 火箭。Kē xué jiā zhèng zài shè jì zài rén huǒ jiàn.Scientists are designing a manned rocket.
- 火箭。Zhè méi huǒ jiàn de rán liào shì yè qīng.The fuel of this rocket is liquid hydrogen.
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