muk6 sing1木星
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Definition
Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet in the Solar System.
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How it's used
Refers to the planet Jupiter in the context of astronomy or astrology. It follows the traditional East Asian system of naming planets after the five elements, where wood represents the planet associated with growth and expansion.
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Do you know that Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system?
You can see Jupiter with a telescope tonight.
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