卫星 meaning and pronunciation

卫星
Simplified word
衛星
Traditional word

卫星 English definition

wèi xīng
  • (space) satellite
  • CL:颗[ke1]

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  • 卫 (wèi): to guard; to protect; to defend; abbr. for 衛生|卫生, hygiene; health; abbr. for 衛生間|卫生间, toilet;
  • 星 (xīng): star; heavenly body; satellite; small amount;