No. 2,586 in Chinese
航行
"航行" means "to navigate or sail."
In a sentence
船在海上航行,寻找未知的岛屿。
The ship is sailing on the sea, searching for unknown islands.
Here, '航行' suggests the act of a ship moving across the water, emphasizing travel or exploration by sea.
飞行员熟练地航行飞机穿越云层。
The pilot skillfully navigates the plane through the clouds.
In this context, '航行' refers to the controlled navigation of an aircraft through the air by the pilot.
我们可以通过导航技术精确地航行太空飞船。
We can accurately navigate spacecraft through navigation technology.
Here, '航行' is applied to the movement and navigation of spacecraft through outer space, showcasing its broader application beyond sea travel.
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