Chinese · Nature & Environment
月亮
yuèliang
Moon
Beginnernoun
Definition
The bright object seen in the sky at night.
Example
今晚的月亮很圆。
The moon is very round tonight.
Etymology
'月亮' (yuèliang) combines '月' (yuè), meaning 'moon' and '亮' (liàng), meaning 'bright', depicting the moon as a bright celestial body in Chinese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'月亮' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, often in informal discussions about nature or poetry, and is widely understood.