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红星
hóngxīng
Description
红星是红色的星星，常常用在国旗、军队或者一些商标上面。
A 红星 is a red star, often used on national flags, military insignia, or some logos.
有的时候，人们也用"红星"来说很有名的明星。
Sometimes, people also use "红星" to refer to a very famous star (celebrity).
Meanings
红星hóngxīng
red star (symbol, often political or military)
国旗上有一颗大红星。
There is a big red star on the national flag.
红星hóngxīng
popular star; famous celebrity
她是电影界的一位红星。
She is a star in the film industry.
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Notes
- Etymology
红 (red) + 星 (star); the color often carries political meaning in China.
- Nuance
as "celebrity" it stresses being currently popular, similar to 明星 but hotter.
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