发射 (fā shè) — how to say "to launch" in Chinese

发射

To launch, to emit

verb

Character composition

发

to send, to release

射

to shoot, to radiate

Radicals / Keys

又

Again

#29 · yòu · 2 strokes

寸

Inch

#41 · cùn · 3 strokes

Collocations

发射卫星

fā shè wèi xīng

launch a satellite

发射成功

fā shè chéng gōng

successful launch

Examples

卫星成功发射到预定轨道。

The satellite was successfully launched into its intended orbit.

发射火箭

Launch a rocket.

Remember 发射 in a game发射 and 5 more HSK 6 words — a 对对 game, no sign-upPlay

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to launch" in Chinese?

"to launch" in Chinese is 发射 (fā shè).

What does 发射 mean in English?

发射 (fā shè) means "To launch, to emit".

How is 发射 pronounced?

It is pronounced fā shè (written as fa she, fashe). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to launch" in Chinese characters?

It is written 发射.

What HSK level is 发射?

发射 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

Tomyo

Learn Chinese words with spaced repetition

Add 发射 to your vocabulary and remember it with smart reviews, audio and examples.

Download the app

More HSK 6 words