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항성
Unlike the general word for star, this term refers specifically to a celestial body that generates its own light. It is used in astronomical research.
Examples in context
태양은 거대한 항성입니다
The sun is a giant fixed star
항성은 스스로 빛을 냅니다
A star emits light by itself
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