浑天仪 (húntiānyí) refers to an ancient astronomical instrument used in China for observing celestial bodies and measuring their positions. It played a crucial role in the development of astronomy in ancient China, enabling astronomers to track the movements of stars and planets accurately.
HSK 7, 24 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
浑天仪húntiānyí(hun2tian1yi2)
浑天仪 (húntiānyí) refers to an ancient astronomical instrument used in China for observing celestial bodies and measuring their positions. It played a crucial role in the development of astronomy in ancient China, enabling astronomers to track the movements of stars and planets accurately.
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Cultural Note
The浑天仪 is significant in Chinese history as it reflects the advanced scientific knowledge and practices of ancient Chinese astronomers, who made significant contributions to the field long before many Western developments.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'hungry' (浑) man (天) looking up at the 'sky' (仪) with a telescope. The 'hungry man' symbolizes the quest for knowledge about the universe, and the telescope represents the浑天仪 as a tool to satisfy that curiosity.
About 浑天仪
浑天仪Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'hungry' (浑) man (天) looking up at the 'sky' (仪) with a telescope. The 'hungry man' symbolizes the quest for knowledge about the universe, and the telescope represents the浑天仪 as a tool to satisfy that curiosity.
Usage Notes
This term is typically used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about history or astronomy. Learners should pay attention to the pronunciation, as mispronouncing any tone might lead to confusion with unrelated words. Common collocations include '使用浑天仪' (to use the huǐntiānyí) or '古代浑天仪' (ancient huǐntiānyí).
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 7, students should focus on understanding how浑天仪 fits into the broader context of Chinese scientific history. Relating it to other vocabulary in astronomy or ancient instruments will enhance retention.
Cultural Note
The浑天仪 is significant in Chinese history as it reflects the advanced scientific knowledge and practices of ancient Chinese astronomers, who made significant contributions to the field long before many Western developments.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浑天仪 with other astronomical terms like 天文仪 (tiānwényí) which refers to astronomical instruments in general. Remember that 浑天仪 specifically refers to a historical instrument used for celestial observations.
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Cultural Notes for 浑天仪
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The浑天仪 is significant in Chinese history as it reflects the advanced scientific knowledge and practices of ancient Chinese astronomers, who made significant contributions to the field long before many Western developments.
Frequently Asked Questions about 浑天仪
It literally means 'complex sky instrument,' reflecting its function in astronomical observations.
No, it has been replaced by modern telescopes and instruments, but it remains an important part of historical studies.
While both served similar purposes,浑天仪 was uniquely designed based on ancient Chinese cosmological concepts.
