yuè

moon

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Core Meanings

The character (yuè) primarily means "moon" and is one of the most common and basic Chinese characters. It also frequently means "month" because traditional Chinese months were based on the lunar cycle.

Usage in Time Expressions

When is used to indicate time, it usually means "month." For example, (měi gè yuè) means "every month." This usage is very common in daily conversation and writing.

Common Collocations

  • 月亮 (yuèliang): moon (the celestial body)
  • (měi gè yuè): every month
  • (yuèfèn): month (formal or written)
  • 农历 (nónglì yuè): lunar month

Notes on Usage

When referring to the moon in the sky, 月亮 is often used to be more specific. When talking about calendar months, or is used. Avoid confusing (month) with (day) in dates. The character is neutral in tone and used in both formal and informal contexts.

예문

今晚的月亮特别圆。

Jīn wǎn de yuèliang tèbié yuán.

The moon is especially round tonight.

我每个月都会去图书馆借书。

Wǒ měi gè yuè dōu huì qù túshūguǎn jiè shū.

I go to the library to borrow books every month.

农历八月是中秋节的月份。

Nónglì bā yuè shì Zhōngqiū jié de yuèfèn.

The eighth month of the lunar calendar is the month of the Mid-Autumn