jyut6 soeng3月相
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Definition
Lunar phase; the shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen from Earth.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the changing illumination of the moon as seen from Earth. While scientifically accurate, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing astronomy or photography. Most people would simply talk about the moon's shape using terms like 滿月 or 新月.
Examples
The lunar phase is beautiful tonight, have you seen it yet?
I want to learn how to observe different lunar phases.
Related words
Common phrases
observe lunar phases
lunar phase changes
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