Chinese names for commonly recognized constellations in Western astronomy

Chinese astronomy has its own set of constellations, which differ from the ones recognized in Western astronomy. However, there are some constellations that have been adopted or adapted from Western astronomy into Chinese sky lore. Here are a few examples:

1. **Orion** (The Hunter in Western astronomy):
   - Chinese Name: 猎户座 (Lièhù Zuò)
   - Meaning: The Hunter Constellation

2. **Ursa Major** (The Great Bear in Western astronomy):
   - Chinese Name: 北斗七星 (Běidǒu Qīxīng)
   - Meaning: The Seven Stars of the Northern Dipper (referring to the Big Dipper, which is part of Ursa Major)

3. **Ursa Minor** (The Little Bear in Western astronomy):
   - Chinese Name: 北斗星 (Běidǒu Xīng)
   - Meaning: The Star of the Northern Dipper (referring to Polaris, the North Star)

4. **Cassiopeia** (The Queen in Western astronomy):
   - Chinese Name: 仙后座 (Xiānhòu Zuò)
   - Meaning: The Fairy Queen Constellation

5. **Scorpius** (The Scorpion in Western astronomy):
   - Chinese Name: 天蝎座 (Tiānxiē Zuò)
   - Meaning: The Scorpion Constellation

6. **Leo** (The Lion in Western astronomy):
   - Chinese Name: 狮子座 (Shīzi Zuò)
   - Meaning: The Lion Constellation

7. **Aquila** (The Eagle in Western astronomy):
   - Chinese Name: 天鹰座 (Tiānyīng Zuò)
   - Meaning: The Celestial Eagle Constellation

It's important to note that while some constellations in Chinese astronomy may share names or similarities with Western constellations, their interpretations, cultural significance, and the surrounding star patterns can be quite different. Additionally, Chinese astronomy features a rich array of unique constellations with their own mythologies and stories.