Definition
三星 (sān xīng) has two main meanings you'll encounter as an advanced learner. The most common in everyday language is the South Korean company Samsung (电子产品品牌). In traditional Chinese culture, it also refers to the Three Stars or Three Immortals (福星, 禄星, 寿星) that represent fortune, prosperity, and longevity — often seen in folk art or home shrines.
n.
(proper noun) Samsung (South Korean electronics conglomerate)
noun
the Three Stars / Three Immortals (福、禄、寿) in Chinese folklore
Examples
- 三星。sān xīng shǒujī zài Zhōngguó hěn yǒumíng.Samsung phones are very famous in China.
- 三星。Tā jiā bǎi zhe fúlùshòu sān xīng.His home displays the three immortals of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity.
- 三星。sān xīng zài Zhōngguó de shìchǎng fèn'é hěn dà.Samsung has a large market share in China.
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