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The Chinese word "宇宙" is formed by combining the characters "宇" and "宙". "宇" originally referred to the eaves of a house, extending to denote spatial breadth, while "宙" originally referred to the ridgepole of a house, extending to denote temporal duration. Together, they create a compound meaning "universe", integrating both space and time.

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宇宙中有很多星星。

Yǔzhòu zhōng yǒu hěnduō xīngxing.

There are many stars in the universe.

我们探索宇宙的奥秘。

Wǒmen tànsuǒ yǔzhòu de àomì.

We explore the mysteries of the universe.

宇宙飞船飞向遥远的星球。

Yǔzhòu fēichuán fēi xiàng yáoyuǎn de xīngqiú.

The spaceship flies towards distant planets.

科学家正在研究宇宙的起源。

Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū yǔzhòu de qǐyuán.

Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.

对于宇宙的无限广阔，人类充满了好奇。

Duìyú yǔzhòu de wúxiàn guǎngkuò, rénlèi chōngmǎn le hàoqí.

Regarding the infinite vastness of the universe, humanity is full of curiosity.

Word Definition - 宇宙

yǔ zhòu universe; cosmos; space

Individual Character Details

宇 yǔ
宙 zhòu