sing1 kau4星球
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Definition
A planet or astronomical object in non-scientific usage.
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How it's used
Used in casual conversation to refer to any celestial body, often with a slightly humorous or hyperbolic tone. It frequently appears in the phrase 來自外星球 to describe someone who acts eccentric or out of touch with reality. Unlike the more technical term 行星, this word carries a sense of wonder or distance.
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Which planet do you live on?
There is a lot of life on this planet.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to stars in the night sky, as those are specifically called 星 or 恆星. Using 星球 for a twinkling star is technically incorrect and sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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