天文 tiānwén astronomy
How to remember 天文: 天 day + 文 culture = astronomy.
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How it is used
- Astronomy: 天文望远镜 (tiānwén wàngyuǎnjìng) astronomical telescope, 天文学 (tiānwénxué) astronomy.
- Set phrase 天文数字 (tiānwén shùzì) = an astronomical figure, i.e. an absurdly huge number.
- Distinguish from 天气 (weather) - 天文 is about celestial bodies.
Example sentences
- 他是个天文学专家。 Tā shì gè tiānwénxué zhuānjiā.He's an expert in astronomy.