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流星
liúxīng
Description
流星是夜里从天上快速划过的亮光。
A 流星 is a bright streak that quickly crosses the sky at night.
很多人看到流星的时候会许一个愿望。
Many people make a wish when they see a 流星.
Meanings
流星liúxīng
a meteor; shooting star
昨天晚上我看到了一颗流星。
I saw a shooting star last night.
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Notes
- Etymology
流 (to flow) + 星 (star) — a 'flowing star' streaking across the sky.
- Nuance
流星 is a single shooting star; 流星雨 means a meteor shower.
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