满天星 (mǎn tiān xīng) — Serissa foetida (a flowering shrub); a starry sky; a sky full of stars
Definition
Literally 'stars filling the sky.' In everyday use it most often means baby's breath (the small white flower used in bouquets); the literal 'starry sky' sense is secondary.
noun
Serissa foetida (a flowering shrub)a starry skya sky full of stars
Measure word · 棵
Examples
- 满天星。Tā mǎi le yí shù mǎn tiān xīng fàng zài huā píng lǐ.She bought a bunch of baby's breath and put it in the vase.
- 满天星，。Jīn wǎn mǎn tiān xīng, fēi cháng měi lì.Tonight the sky is full of stars; it's very beautiful.
- 满天星。Tā xiào qǐ lái xiàng mǎn tiān xīng yí yàng càn làn.Her smile is as brilliant as a starry sky.
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