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 ·

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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