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月球

yuèqiú
moon

月球是地球的天然卫星。

The moon is Earth's natural satellite.


general

The natural satellite of Earth, often referred to as the moon.

我们可以看到月球上的环形山。

We can see the craters on the moon.

In Chinese, '月球' specifically refers to Earth's moon, while '月亮' is a more poetic term for the moon in general.

Collocations

月球表面lunar surface月球探测器lunar probe月球环形山lunar crater

Synonyms

月亮卫星

Related Phrases

登月phrase
to land on the moon
月球基地phrase
lunar base

Pro Tip

Scientific vs. Poetic Usage

'月球' is used in scientific contexts, while '月亮' is more common in everyday speech and literature.

Word Origin

Composed of '月' (moon) and '球' (sphere), referring to the spherical shape of Earth's moon.

Usage Notes

'月球' is the scientific term for Earth's moon, while '月亮' is more commonly used in everyday language and poetry.

Word Breakdown

月
moon
root
+
球
sphere
root
汉英词典

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