射手座
Shèshǒuzuò
In Chinese, the English phrase "sagittarius" can be translated as 射手座 (Shèshǒuzuò) or 人馬座 / 人马座.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 射手座 | Shèshǒuzuò |
| 人馬座 / 人马座 | Rénmǎzuò |
Both terms refer to Sagittarius, but they are used in different contexts depending on whether you are discussing astrology or astronomy.
What does it mean word for word?
射手座 is composed of 射手 (archer) and 座 (seat/constellation). 人马座 is composed of 人马 (centaur) and 座 (seat/constellation).
Which one should you use?
射手座 is the term used specifically for the astrological sign of Sagittarius. In contrast, 人馬座 / 人马座 is the term used specifically for the Sagittarius constellation in astronomy.
How do you pronounce it?
Shèshǒuzuò
Did you know?
- In traditional Chinese astronomy, the stars that Westerners call Sagittarius were not part of the original twenty-eight mansions system.
- In Chinese pop culture and online dating, the 'archer' aspect of 射手座 is often associated with a 'freedom-loving' or 'flighty' personality trait, more so than in Western astrology.
- The term 人馬 (centaur) is not a native Chinese concept but was adapted to translate the Greek myth, blending the words for 'person' and 'horse'.
Examples in context
- 我是射手座，出生在十二月。I am Sagittarius, born in December.
- 射手座的人擅長冒險與探索，他們充滿了熱情和好奇心。在星座學中，射手座通常被認為是樂觀、開朗和正直的代表。People born under the sign of Sagittarius are adventurous and explorative, full of passion and curiosity. In astrology, Sagittarius is often regarded as a representation of optimism, cheerfulness, and honesty.
- 我是射手座。Wǒ shì Shèshǒuzuò.I am a Sagittarius.
- 射手座的性格很有趣。Shèshǒuzuò de xìnggé hěn yǒuqù.The Sagittarius personality is very interesting.
- 你是射手座吗？Nǐ shì Shèshǒuzuò ma?Are you a Sagittarius?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about astrology.
- 浩然 Haoran晓雯，你是什么星座？Xiǎowén, nǐ shì shénme xīngzuò?Xiaowen, what is your zodiac sign?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我是射手座，你呢？Wǒ shì shèshǒu zuò, nǐ ne?I am a Sagittarius, how about you?
- 浩然 Haoran我是狮子座。Wǒ shì shīzi zuò.I am a Leo.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen这两个星座很合得来。Zhè liǎng gè xīngzuò hěn hé de lái.These two signs get along very well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sagittarius” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
