Definition
行星 (xíngxīng) specifically means 'planet' — a celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light. It is narrower than 星球 (xīngqiú), which is a general term for any celestial body, including stars, planets, and moons.
noun
planet
Easily confused
- 星星xīng xingsound-alikestar (in the sky)
- 猩猩xīng xingsound-alikeorangutan
Examples
- 行星。Kēxuéjiā zài guāncè yì kē yáoyuǎn de xíng xīng.Scientists are observing a distant planet.
- 行星。Zhè kē xíng xīng de biǎomiàn wēndù fēicháng dī.The surface temperature of this planet is very low.
- 行星。Dìqiú shì Tàiyángxì zhōng yì kē zhòngyào de xíng xīng.Earth is an important planet in the solar system.
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