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Definition
Uranus, the seventh planet of the solar system.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese, but they are pronounced with Cantonese phonology in daily speech. While it is a formal astronomical term, it is used naturally when discussing space or science topics in school or casual conversation. It does not carry any slang or metaphorical meaning in Hong Kong culture.
Measure word
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So Uranus is that far away.
Related words
Common phrases
Uranus orbit
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