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The word "发射" is formed by combining the character "发", which denotes sending out or emitting, with the character "射", which denotes shooting or projecting. Their meanings merge to create a compound word that specifically refers to the action of launching or firing, as in the case of a missile or rocket.

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我国发射了一颗卫星。

Wǒ guó fāshè le yī kē wèixīng.

Our country launched a satellite.

昨天美国发射了一枚火箭。

Zuótiān měiguó fāshè le yī méi huǒjiàn.

The United States launched a rocket yesterday.

这个基地准备发射航天飞船。

Zhège jīdì zhǔnbèi fāshè hángtiān fēichuán.

This base is preparing to launch a spacecraft.

运载火箭成功发射了多颗导航卫星。

Yùnzài huǒjiàn chénggōng fāshè le duō kē dǎoháng wèixīng.

The carrier rocket successfully launched multiple navigation satellites.

为完成月球探测任务，科研团队精心设计了这次发射方案。

Wèi wánchéng yuèqiú tàncè rènwù, kēyán tuánduì jīngxīn shèjì le zhè cì fāshè fāng'àn.

To complete the lunar exploration mission, the research team meticulously designed this launch plan.

Word Definition - 发射

fā shè to shoot (a projectile); to fire (a rocket); to launch; to emit (a particle); to discharge; emanation; emission

Individual Character Details

发 fā, fà
射 shè, shè