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航天员

hángtiānyuán
noun★Intermediate— astronaut
💻Technology
technical

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.

Collocations

航天员训练astronaut training航天员任务space mission航天员返回astronaut return

Synonyms

太空人宇航员

Related Phrases

航天员选拔phrase
astronaut selection
航天员健康phrase
astronaut health

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Chinese Media

In Chinese media, '航天员' is often used to refer to Chinese astronauts, while '宇航员' may be used more generally.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Use '航天员' in formal and technical contexts, such as news reports or scientific discussions.

📖Word Origin

Derived from '航天' (spaceflight) + '员' (person), literally meaning 'spaceflight person'.

📝Usage Notes

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.

Word Breakdown

航天
spaceflight
root
+
员
person
suffix
汉英词典

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