行星 (xíng xīng) — planet
Definition
行星 specifically means 'planet' in astronomy (e.g., a planet orbiting a star). 星球 is broader, covering any celestial body like planets, stars, or moons.
noun
planet
Measure word · 颗
Examples
- 行星。Kē xué jiā zài guān cè yì kē yáo yuǎn de xíng xīng.Scientists are observing a distant planet.
- 行星。Zhè kē xíng xīng de biǎo miàn wēn dù fēi cháng dī.The surface temperature of this planet is very low.
- 行星。Dì qiú shì tài yáng xì zhōng yì kē zhòng yào de xíng xīng.Earth is an important planet in the solar system.
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