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moon goddess

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

chang2e2 chángé

Meaning


Primary

moon goddess

Alternatives

Chang'e, Lady in the Moon

Mnemonic


嫦娥 Moon goddess has the same meaning as both of its characters 嫦 moon goddess and 娥 moon goddess. However, do note that it refers specifically to a single moon goddess known also as 嫦娥 Chang'e, which is the direct latin transcription of this word.

Usage


嫦娥 飞 到 了 月亮 上。

The moon goddess flew to the moon.

嫦娥 住 在 月宫 里。

The moon goddess lives in the Moon Palace.

孩子们 喜欢 听 嫦娥 的 传说。

Children enjoy listening to the legend of the moon goddess.