No. 8,539 in Chinese
star
The Chinese word for "star" (星, xīng) refers to a luminous celestial body visible in the night sky.
In a sentence
夜空中闪烁着许多明亮的星星。
The night sky is twinkling with many bright stars.
Refers to celestial bodies visible in the night sky.
她是音乐界的明星。
She is a star in the music industry.
Used metaphorically to describe a famous or celebrated individual.
这个梦想以成为电影明星为核心。
This dream centers around becoming a movie star.
Describes a prominent personality in the film industry.
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