Definition
星象 refers to the positions, brightness, and configurations of celestial bodies (stars, planets, the moon) as observed from Earth. It has two main uses: in astronomy it describes objective celestial phenomena, while in astrology/divination it refers to the arrangement of stars and planets interpreted as omens or influences on human affairs. The word is often used in contexts like ancient Chinese astrology, traditional calendar systems, and modern stargazing.
n.
(astronomy) apparent positions and brightness of celestial bodiesstar patterns(astrology) configuration of stars and planets interpreted for divinationhoroscope
Examples
- 星象。Gǔrén tōngguò guānchá xīng xiàng lái yùcè tiānqì hé nóngshí.Ancient people observed celestial phenomena to predict weather and farming seasons.
- 星象。Zhānxīngjiā rènwéi jīntiān de xīng xiàng duì cáiyùn yǒulì.Astrologers believe today's star configuration is favorable for financial luck.
- 星象，。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù duì xīng xiàng gǎn xìngqù, hòulái chéng le tiānwénxuéjiā.He has been interested in celestial phenomena since childhood and later became an astronomer.
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