星 (xīng) - Star & celestial body

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xīng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 日

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星 · xīng

Star;

celestial body;

celebrity;

small amount;

marking on dice or cards.

Starcelestial bodycelebrity

Usage highlights

StarMovie starPlanetCometSatelliteConstellation

Synonyms

  • 辰— celestial bodies; stars (archaic)

Antonyms

  • 月— moon (contrasting celestial body)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stars are bright tonight (星星很亮).
  • He is a movie star (电影明星).
  • We saw a shooting star (流星).
  • There are many stars in the Milky Way (银河系).

Collocations

  • Star(星星)
  • Movie star(电影明星)
  • Planet(行星)
  • Comet(彗星)
  • Satellite(卫星)
  • Constellation(星座)

Idioms

  • Stars scattered, moon rare(星罗棋布)
  • Stars shift, objects change(星移物换)
  • A star fallen, a jade shattered(星落玉碎)
  • Stars and moon compete in brightness(星月争辉)
  • A star riding the moon(星骑月)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, stars are often associated with destiny, astrology, and the celestial bureaucracy.
  • The character appears in many Chinese constellations and asterisms, which differ from Western ones.
  • Stars are used metaphorically to represent celebrities, excellence, or small quantities.

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