外星人 (wài xīng rén) — extraterrestrial, alien

Definition

A being from outer space — used for intelligent life forms imagined in sci-fi or UFO contexts. Pairs with 太空, the place where such beings would come from.

noun

extraterrestrialalien

Measure word · 个

Examples

外星人。
Hěn duō rén xiāng xìn wài xīng rén de cún zài.
Many people believe in the existence of aliens.
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Zhè bù kē huàn piàn lǐ wài xīng rén shì yǒu shàn de.
In this sci-fi movie, the aliens are friendly.
外星人，？
Rú guǒ wài xīng rén zhēn de lái le, rén lèi gāi zěn me bàn?
If aliens really come, what should humanity do?

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