Definitions
- 1. binoculars
- 2. telescope
Word relationships
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 望远镜 with 放大镜 (magnifying glass) or 显微镜 (microscope); 望远镜 is for distant objects.
Formality
望远镜 is neutral in register; use 双筒望远镜 for binoculars and 天文望远镜 for astronomical telescopes in technical contexts.
Example Sentences
1 shown他用 望远镜 看星星。
He uses a telescope to look at the stars.
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