月球 yuèqiú the moon
How to remember 月球: 月 moon + 球 ball = the moon.
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How it is used
- The Moon as an astronomical body - 登上月球 (dēngshàng yuèqiú) land on the Moon, 月球表面 (yuèqiú biǎomiàn) the lunar surface.
- The scientific term for the celestial body; 月 alone means 'moon' or 'month' in everyday speech.
- Use 月球 in astronomy/space contexts; 月亮 (yuèliang) for the moon you see in the sky poetically.
Example sentences
- 明天，他将登上月球。 Míngtiān, tā jiāng dēngshàng yuèqiú.Tomorrow, he will land on the moon.
- 明天他会在月球降落。 Míngtiān tāhuì zài yuèqiú jiàngluò.Tomorrow, he will land on the moon.
- 你可以想象在月球上行走吗？ Nǐ kěyǐ xiǎngxiàng zài yuèqiú shàng xíngzǒu ma?Can you imagine walking on the moon?