星球 (xīng qiú) — celestial body (planet, star, moon, etc.)

Definition

星球 (xīngqiú) is the general term for any celestial body in space—planets, stars, moons, etc. Listed siblings like 恒星 (fixed star), 卫星 (satellite), and 月球 (moon) are specific subtypes within this category. Unlike everyday words 星星 (star) or 月亮 (moon), 星球 is a more formal, scientific term.

noun

celestial body (planet, star, moon, etc.)

Examples

星球。
Dìqiú shì yì kē měilì de xīng qiú.
Earth is a beautiful planet.
星球。
Kēxuéjiā fāxiàn le xīn de xīng qiú.
Scientists discovered a new celestial body.
星球？
Nǐ néng kàndào nà kē xīng qiú ma?
Can you see that planet?

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