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    Referring to a black hole with 黑洞 (hēidòng)

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    Explanation

    黑洞 (hēidòng) is a noun meaning 'black hole,' the astronomical phenomenon where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape. It is a compound of 黑 (black) and 洞 (hole) and is used in scientific and general contexts alike.

    Examples

    • 科学家拍到了第一张黑洞的照片。

      kēxuéjiā pāi dào le dì yī zhāng hēidòng de zhàopiàn.

      Scientists captured the first photo of a black hole.

    • 黑洞的引力大到连光都逃不出去。

      hēidòng de yǐnlì dà dào lián guāng dōu táo bù chūqù.

      A black hole's gravity is so strong that not even light can escape.

    • 他对黑洞的研究非常感兴趣。

      tā duì hēidòng de yánjiū fēicháng gǎn xìngqù.

      He is very interested in the study of black holes.

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