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“universe” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǔ zhòu

Example

晚上我用望远镜看宇宙。wǎn shàng wǒ yòng wàng yuǎn jìng kàn yǔ zhòu

At night, I use a telescope to look at the universe.

Illustration for 宇宙 (universe)

How to say “universe” in Chinese

“Universe” in Chinese is 宇宙 (yǔ zhòu).

The single cosmic whole in which all space, time, and celestial bodies exist.

Full entry for 宇宙: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 宇宙

人类希望通过新技术更深入地探索宇宙。rén lèi xī wàng tōng guò xīn jì shù gēng shēn rù dì tàn suǒ yǔ zhòu

Humanity hopes to explore the universe more deeply through new technology.

Tips for using 宇宙

  • For everyday conversation, Chinese often uses 太空 (tàikōng, "outer space") for the region beyond Earth, while 宇宙 (yǔzhòu, "universe") names the wider cosmic whole.

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