卫星 衛星
wèi xīng
HSK level: HSK 7–9
Meaning
(aerospace) satellite; (astronomy) satellite; moon
Measure word: 颗
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月球是地球唯一的卫星。
yuè qiú shì dì qiú wéi yī de wèi xīng。
The moon is the earth's only satellite.
让卫星环绕地球的是重力。
ràng wèi xīng huán rào dì qiú de shì zhòng lì。
It's gravity that makes satellites move around the Earth.