土星
Tǔxīng
The English word "Saturn" is translated into Chinese as 土星 (Tǔxīng).
土星 is the name used to refer to the planet Saturn.
Meaning: planet (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Tǔxīng.
Did you know?
- The name 土星 literally translates to 'Soil Star'.
- In traditional Chinese astrology, 土星 is often associated with the concept of 'discipline' and 'restriction' due to its slow movement across the sky.
- The Five Elements system used to name 土星 also names other planets, such as Mars as the 'fire star' 火星.
Examples in context
- 土星有光環。Saturn has rings.This sentence is useful for noting that 土星 has rings.Tatoeba #6961297 by xjjAstrus, translation #3123693 by Hybrid
- 那個行星叫土星。That planet is called Saturn.This sentence is useful for identifying that a specific planet is called 土星.Tatoeba #4261698 by egg0073, translation #4769378 by garborg
- 土星是一顆行星。Saturn is a planet.This sentence is useful for stating that 土星 is a planet.Tatoeba #6961296 by xjjAstrus, translation #7156304 by Kiwi
- 你知道土星在夜空中的位置吗?Do you know the position of Saturn in the night sky?
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Example conversation
Two students are looking through a telescope at night.
- 伟 Wei你看,那是土星嗎?Nǐ kàn, nà shì Tǔxīng ma?Look, is that Saturn?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen對,就是土星。Duì, jiùshì Tǔxīng.Yes, that's Saturn.
- 伟 Wei土星看起來很漂亮。Tǔxīng kàn qǐlái hěn piàoliang.Saturn looks very beautiful.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen它的光環真的很神奇。Tā de guānghuán zhēn de hěn shénqí.Its rings are really amazing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “saturn” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 土星, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.