English–Chinese
“moon” in Chinese
How to say “moon” in Chinese
“Moon” in Chinese is 月亮 (yuè liàng).
A distant night-sky body that appears as a changing bright disk and lights the darkness with reflected sunlight.
Example sentences with 月亮
孩子们在院子里看月亮。hái zi men zài yuàn zi lǐ kàn yuè liàng
The children are looking at the moon in the yard.
Tips for using 月亮
- The shorter Chinese form can mean either the moon or a calendar month, so the two-syllable form is a useful everyday way to make the night-sky meaning clear.
Other Chinese words for “moon”
孩子们通过望远镜看月球。hái zi men tōng guò wàng yuǎn jìng kàn yuè qiú
The children looked at the moon through a telescope.