How do you say "comet" in Chinese?

彗星

huì xīng

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "comet" is 彗星 (huì xīng).

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Pronunciation

Say it as "huì xīng" — fourth tone, then first tone — snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.

Writing and usage

彗星 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

一颗明亮的彗星划过天空。

yī kē míng liàng de huì xīng huá guò tiān kōng 。

A bright comet streaked across the sky.

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How to remember 彗星

Let a vivid snapshot of when a bright comet streaked across the sky be your mental shortcut for "huì xīng".

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Questions about 彗星

How do you pronounce 彗星?

Say it as "huì xīng" — fourth tone, then first tone — snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.

Is 彗星 formal or casual?

彗星 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 彗星 used in Chinese?

彗星 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 一颗明亮的彗星划过天空。 (A bright comet streaked across the sky.).

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