月亮 (yuèliang)
noun · Beginner · Nature & Environment
Meaning
English: Moon
The bright object seen in the sky at night.
Examples
🗣 今晚的月亮很圆。
💬 The moon is very round tonight.
Etymology
‘月亮’ (yuèliang) combines ‘月’ (yuè), meaning ‘moon’ and ‘亮’ (liàng), meaning ‘bright’, depicting the moon as a bright celestial body in Chinese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
‘月亮’ is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, often in informal discussions about nature or poetry, and is widely understood.
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Tags: nature, sky