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orb in Chinese

orb in Chinese is 圆球, 球体, 目 — orb means a sphere or spherical object, especially something described poetically — a planet, star, or globe.

orb in Chinese

圆球
noun
Pronounced: yuán qiú
A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star
球体
noun
Pronounced: qiú tǐ
Celestial sphere; one of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be enclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions
noun
Pronounced:
(poetic) The eye, seen as a luminous and spherical entity
noun
Pronounced: qiú
(poetic) Any revolving circular body, such as a wheel

What does "orb" mean?

  1. noun A sphere or spherical object, especially something described poetically — a planet, star, or globe.
    "The moon hung in the sky like a pale orb."
  2. noun A ceremonial golden sphere, topped with a cross, carried by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
    "The king held the orb and scepter during the coronation."

orb in a sentence

  • The moon hung in the sky like a pale orb.
  • The king held the orb and scepter during the coronation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "orb" in Chinese?

"orb" in Chinese is 圆球, 球体, 目. orb means: A sphere or spherical object, especially something described poetically — a planet, star, or globe.

How do you pronounce 圆球?

"orb" in Chinese is 圆球, pronounced "yuán qiú".

How do you use "orb" in a sentence?

Example: "The moon hung in the sky like a pale orb." In Chinese, "orb" is 圆球, 球体, 目.

Are there other ways to say "orb" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "orb": 圆球, 球体, 目, 球.

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