The study looked at how people associate words with the Chinese word for "moon" in their first and second languages. They found that when people think of the word "yueliang," they mostly connect it to other words based on what it means, rather than how it sounds or how it's structured. This suggests that when learning a new language, understanding the meaning of words is key. The study also looked at the specific words people associate with "yueliang" in both languages, which can help improve how we teach vocabulary in a second language.