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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 飛 到 了 月亮 上。

The moon goddess flew to the moon.

嫦娥 住 在 月宮 裡。

The moon goddess lives in the Moon Palace.

孩子們 喜歡 聽 嫦娥 的 傳說。

Children enjoy listening to the legend of the moon goddess.