航天员

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"航天员" specifically refers to an astronaut or space traveler, someone trained to operate or travel in spacecraft. It is a formal term used in scientific, educational, and news contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often see "航天员" in discussions about space missions, astronaut training, or space exploration history. It is not used for pilots of airplanes or ships.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 航天员训练 (astronaut training): emphasizes the rigorous preparation required.
  • 第一航天员 (the first astronaut): used when referring to pioneers in space travel.
  • 航天员任务 (astronaut mission): describes the specific tasks or missions astronauts undertake.

Usage Tips

When using "航天员," remember it is a noun referring to a person. It is often paired with verbs like "训练" (train), "进入" (enter), or "适应" (adapt). Avoid confusing it with "," which is a synonym but slightly more formal or technical in some contexts.

This word is suitable for advanced learners interested in science, technology, or current events related to space.

Example Sentences

Astronauts must undergo rigorous training before going into space.

China's first astronaut was Yang Liwei.

Astronauts need to adapt to the weightless environment in space.