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    Expressing 'rocket' with 火箭 (huǒjiàn)

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    Explanation

    The noun 火箭 (huǒjiàn) means "rocket" and refers to a vehicle or device propelled by rocket engines. It is commonly used in discussions about space exploration and technology. For example, 月球火箭 means "lunar rocket."

    Examples

    • 那枚火箭昨天成功发射升空了。

      Nà méi huǒjiàn zuótiān chénggōng fāshè shēngkōng le.

      That rocket was successfully launched into space yesterday.

    • 工程师们正在测试新型火箭的发动机。

      Gōngchéngshīmen zhèngzài cèshì xīnxíng huǒjiàn de fādòngjī.

      Engineers are testing the engine of the new rocket.

    • 这是人类历史上最大的运载火箭。

      Zhè shì rénlèi lìshǐ shàng zuìdà de yùnzài huǒjiàn.

      This is the largest launch vehicle in human history.

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