vệ tinh

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "vệ tinh" translates to "satellite" in English. It is a noun that refers to an object that is sent into space to orbit around a planet, such as the Earth. Satellites can be used for various purposes, including communication, weather monitoring, navigation, and scientific research.

Usage Instructions:

• "Vệ tinh" is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing space technology, telecommunications, or geography.
• It can be used in sentences to describe the function or characteristics of satellites.

Examples:

1. Basic usage:

   • "Vệ tinh giúp chúng ta nhận tín hiệu truyền hình."
   • (The satellite helps us receive television signals.)

2. Advanced usage:

   • "Các vệ tinh quỹ đạo thấp cung cấp dữ liệu thời tiết chính xác hơn."
   • (Low Earth orbit satellites provide more accurate weather data.)

Word Variants:

• "Vệ tinh nhân tạo": This means "artificial satellite," which refers to man-made satellites launched into orbit.
• "Vệ tinh tự nhiên": This means "natural satellite," like the Moon, which orbits the Earth.

Different Meanings:

While "vệ tinh" primarily means "satellite" in the context of space, it can also refer to: - A "satellite" in a metaphorical sense, such as a country that is heavily influenced or controlled by a more powerful country.

Synonyms:

• "Vệ tinh" can be synonymous with:
  • "Vệ tinh nhân tạo" (artificial satellite) when specifically referring to man-made objects.
  • "Đồng minh" (ally) when used in a political context to describe a country that is aligned with another.

Academic

noun

1. satellite