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    Referring to the universe with 宇宙 (yǔzhòu)

    Existence & Possession

    Explanation

    The noun 宇宙 (yǔzhòu) means 'universe' or 'cosmos.' It is used to refer to the entirety of space and everything in it. In recent years, it has gained new usage in the compound 元宇宙 (metaverse).

    Examples

    • 人类对宇宙的探索从未停止过。

      Rénlèi duì yǔzhòu de tànsuǒ cóng wèi tíngzhǐ guò.

      Humanity's exploration of the universe has never stopped.

    • 宇宙中有无数颗星星。

      Yǔzhòu zhōng yǒu wúshù kē xīngxing.

      There are countless stars in the universe.

    • 科学家发现了宇宙中一颗新的行星。

      Kēxuéjiā fāxiàn le yǔzhòu zhōng yì kē xīn de xíngxīng.

      Scientists have discovered a new planet in the universe.

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