ngan4 ho4 hai6銀河系银河系
Jyutpingngan4 ho4 hai6
Yalengành hòh haih
Definition
Milky Way Galaxy
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the galaxy containing our solar system, functioning as a proper noun in scientific or astronomical contexts. While it is a technical term, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing space, science fiction, or general knowledge. It is distinct from the more poetic or mythological term 銀河, which refers specifically to the band of light visible in the night sky.
Examples
ngan4 ho4 hai6 jap6 min6 jau5 hou2 do1 m4 tung4 ge3 hang4 sing1
銀河系入面有好多唔同嘅恆星。
There are many different stars inside the Milky Way Galaxy.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 ngan4 ho4 hai6 gau3 ging2 jau5 gei2 daai2 aa4
你知唔知銀河系究竟有幾大呀？
Do you know how big the Milky Way Galaxy actually is?
Related words
Common phrases
ngan4 ho4 hai6 zung1 sam1
銀河系中心
galactic center
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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