星
球

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The word "星球" is formed by combining the character "星", meaning "star" or "celestial body", with the character "球", meaning "ball" or "sphere". Together, they create a compound word where "星" specifies the category of object and "球" describes its spherical shape, resulting in a term that refers to a planet or similar spherical celestial body.

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火星是一个星球。

Huǒxīng shì yī gè xīngqiú.

Mars is a planet.

太阳系有八个星球。

Tàiyángxì yǒu bā gè xīngqiú.

The solar system has eight planets.

科学家发现了新的星球。

Kēxuéjiā fāxiàn le xīn de xīngqiú.

Scientists have discovered a new planet.

这个星球的大气层非常厚。

Zhè gè xīngqiú de dàqìcéng fēicháng hòu.

This planet's atmosphere is very thick.

通过望远镜，我们能看到遥远的星球。

Tōngguò wàngyuǎnjìng, wǒmen néng kàn dào yáoyuǎn de xīngqiú.

Through a telescope, we can see distant planets.

Word Definition - 星球

xīng qiú celestial body (e.g. planet, satellite etc); heavenly body

Individual Character Details

星 xīng
球 qiú, qiú