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“star” in Chinese

星星xīngxīng
Illustration of "star" in a Chinese cultural setting
A child lies on a blanket in a grassy field on a clear summer night, pointing a tiny finger up at the twinkling white dots scattered across the deep blue, velvety sky.

Usage note

星星 (xīngxīng) is a common, gentle-sounding word for stars, often used by children and in casual conversation; it's also the word used for star shapes, like those you draw.

Examples

  • 天上有好多星星。

    There are many stars in the sky.

  • 我最喜欢看星星。

    I like looking at stars the most.

  • 那颗星星很亮。

    That star is very bright.

Quick check

What does "星星" mean?

  • A. star
  • B. five
  • C. cloud
  • D. name

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