taai3 hung1 cyun1 so1 gei1太空穿梭機太空穿梭机
Jyutpingtaai3 hung1 cyun1 so1 gei1
Yaletaai hūng chyūn sō gēi
Definition
Space shuttle
neutraltechnologytransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the reusable orbiter vehicles used by NASA, rather than generic spacecraft. While formal in tone, it is the standard term used in news and science education in Hong Kong. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing science or history.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
His childhood dream was to be a space shuttle pilot.
Do you know when the space shuttle is launching?
Related words
Common phrases
launch a space shuttle
space shuttle pilot
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Grammar guides
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