wan4 hon3雲漢云汉
Jyutpingwan4 hon3
Yalewàhn hon
Definition
The Milky Way, or the sky.
- literarythe Milky Way
- literarythe sky
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It evokes a sense of grandeur and classical elegance, often appearing in literature or formal descriptions of the night sky. Most speakers prefer the more common term 銀河 when referring to the Milky Way in everyday life.
Examples
The Milky Way is very clear tonight.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term in casual settings as it sounds overly formal or archaic. It is not a standard way to describe the sky in general, but specifically refers to the celestial river of stars.
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