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星星点点
Idiomxīngxīng-diǎndiǎn
Description
星星点点的意思是又小又多,散在各处,就像天上一颗一颗的小星星。
The meaning of "星星点点" is small and numerous, scattered everywhere, just like tiny stars in the sky.
我们常用它来说小小的、分开的东西,比如天上的星星或者地上的小花。
We often use it to describe small, separate things, like stars in the sky or little flowers on the ground.
Meanings
星星点点xīngxīng-diǎndiǎn
scattered here and there; tiny and dispersed bits
天上星星点点,非常好看。
The stars are scattered in the sky, very beautiful.
星星点点xīngxīng-diǎndiǎn
a little bit; small amount
他只知道星星点点的中文。
He only knows a little bit of Chinese.
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Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 星 (star) and 点 (dot/spot), evoking many tiny scattered points.
- Nuance
describes small, dispersed things; can mean 'scattered about' or 'just a little bit'.
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