轨
道

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The word "轨道" is formed by combining the character "轨", which denotes tracks or rails, with the character "道", which means road or path. Together, they create a compound meaning where "轨" specifies the type of path as a guided track, and "道" generalizes it as a way or route, resulting in a term that refers to a defined course such as an orbit or railway.

Example Sentences Hide

火车在轨道上行驶。

Huǒchē zài guǐdào shàng xíngshǐ.

The train runs on the tracks.

卫星进入地球轨道。

Wèixīng jìnrù dìqiú guǐdào.

The satellite enters Earth's orbit.

城市建设了新的轨道交通系统。

Chéngshì jiànshè le xīn de guǐdào jiāotōng xìtǒng.

The city built a new rail transit system.

科学家计算了行星的运行轨道。

Kēxuéjiā jìsuàn le xíngxīng de yùnxíng guǐdào.

Scientists calculated the orbit of the planet.

他的生活终于回到了正常的轨道。

Tā de shēnghuó zhōngyú huí dào le zhèngcháng de guǐdào.

His life finally returned to a normal track.

Word Definition - 轨道

guǐ dào track (for trains etc); orbit (of a satellite); (fig.) a person's established path in life; desired trajectory (of a business or other endeavor); (audio engineering) track; (quantum mechanics) orbital

Individual Character Details

轨 guǐ
道 dào