Definition
星辰 is a literary and poetic term for stars and heavenly bodies. Unlike the everyday word 星星, 星辰 appears in formal or classical contexts, often paired with 日月 (sun and moon) in the set phrase 日月星辰 (the sun, moon, and stars). It can also refer to constellations collectively.
n.
stars (in a literary or poetic sense)heavenly bodies
Examples
- 星辰。Yèkōng zhōng shǎnshuò de xīng chén ràng rén xīnzuì.The twinkling stars in the night sky are enchanting.
- 星辰，。Yǔzhòu zhōng de xīng chén shǔ bú shèng shǔ, guǎngkuò wú biān.The stars in the universe are countless and vast.
- 星辰。Gǔrén duì xīng chén yǒu zhe wúxiàn de xiàngwǎng hé jìngwèi.Ancient people had infinite yearning and awe for the stars.
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