轨迹 (guǐ jì) — (physical) orbit, trajectory, track; (abstract) path, course, trajectory
Definition
轨迹 is the scientific or abstract 'trajectory' of an object or life/career path. Use 轨道 for a physical rail or satellite orbit, 足迹 for a literal footprint or trace someone left behind.
noun
(physical) orbittrajectorytrack(abstract) pathcoursetrajectory
Measure word · 条
Easily confused
Examples
- 轨迹。Zhè kē wèi xīng de yùn xíng guǐ jì shì tuǒ yuán xíng de.The orbit of this satellite is elliptical.
- 轨迹。Měi gè rén de rén shēng guǐ jì dōu bù yí yàng.Everyone's life path is different.
- 轨迹。Wǒ men yào bǎ wò shí dài fā zhǎn de guǐ jì.We must grasp the trajectory of the times.
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