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    Referring to a new moon with 新月 (xīnyuè)

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    新月

    Explanation

    The noun 新月 (xīnyuè) means "new moon" or "crescent moon," referring to the lunar phase when the moon is barely visible or appears as a thin sliver. It is used in both scientific and poetic contexts. For example, 新月的时候 means "during the new moon."

    Examples

    • 今晚是新月，天空很暗。

      Jīnwǎn shì xīnyuè, tiānkōng hěn àn.

      Tonight is a new moon, so the sky is very dark.

    • 新月的时候几乎看不到月亮。

      Xīnyuè de shíhou jīhū kàn bú dào yuèliang.

      During a new moon, the moon is almost invisible.

    • 他喜欢在新月的夜晚观测星星。

      Tā xǐhuan zài xīnyuè de yèwǎn guāncè xīngxing.

      He likes to observe the stars on new moon nights.

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