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星
xīng
Description
星是晚上天上会发光的小点。
A 星 is a small point that shines in the sky at night.
我们也可以叫有名的人「明星」。
We can also call a famous person a "明星" (star).
Meanings
星xīng
star (in the sky)
天上有很多星。
There are many stars in the sky.
星xīng
star; famous person (as suffix)
她是一个电影明星。
She is a movie star.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally a pictograph of stars over 生 (giving the sound).
- Nuance
星 alone is a bit formal; everyday speech often says 星星.
In videos
“哦，他们就在那里，派大星，珊迪，呦吼。”
“跟光学星最大的不一样”
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