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A person trained to travel and work in space, typically as part of a space mission.
航天员需要经过严格的训练才能执行太空任务。
Astronauts must undergo rigorous training before they can perform space missions.
The term specifically refers to individuals who work in space, including those from China's space program.
In Chinese media, '航天员' is often used to refer to Chinese astronauts, while '宇航员' may be used more generally.
Use '航天员' in formal and technical contexts, such as news reports or scientific discussions.
Derived from '航天' (spaceflight) + '员' (person), literally meaning 'spaceflight person'.
In Chinese, '航天员' is the official term for astronauts, including those from China's space program. It is equivalent to 'astronaut' in English and is used in both formal and technical contexts.