魒 (piāo) - A star name, specifically referring to one of
魒 · piāo
A star name, specifically referring to one of the stars in the Chinese constellation system, often associated with the Big Dipper or other asterisms.
A star name, specifically referring to one of
Usage highlights
Star name 魒Northern Dipper star 魒Star catalog entry for 魒Asterism containing 魒Celestial mapping of 魒
Synonyms
- 星— star (general term)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Ancient astronomers charted the star 魒 (天玑).
- The character 魒 appears in classical star catalogs (星经).
- Some texts mention 魒 as part of the Northern Dipper (北斗).
Collocations
- Star name 魒(星名魒)
- Northern Dipper star 魒(北斗魒)
- Star catalog entry for 魒(星经魒)
- Asterism containing 魒(星官魒)
- Celestial mapping of 魒(星图魒)
Idioms
- None commonly used in modern language
Cultural background
FAQ- Part of traditional Chinese star names and asterisms used in ancient astronomy.
- Reflects the Chinese practice of naming celestial bodies with specific characters.
- Shows the integration of mythology and astronomy in Chinese culture.