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Yalechyūn sō gēi
Definition
Space shuttle; a reusable spacecraft launched by rockets and landing like an airplane.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the reusable spacecraft developed by NASA that retired from service in 2011. While it is a technical term, it is used in casual conversation to describe the iconic winged vehicle that lands like an airplane. It is distinct from a generic rocket, which is usually referred to as 火箭.
Measure word
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When I was young, I really wanted to ride a space shuttle to space.
Related words
Common phrases
launch a space shuttle
pilot a space shuttle
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
