Definition
眼冒金星 is a fixed expression (成语) meaning 'to see stars' after a blow to the head — literally 'eyes emit gold stars.' It describes the temporary dizziness and visual flashes from a hard hit. You can use it for physical impacts (being hit, falling) or metaphorically for a shocking piece of news that leaves you stunned. It's informal but not slang.
f.e.
to see stars (after being hit on the head)to be dazed
Examples
- ，眼冒金星。Tā bèi qiú dǎ zhòng nǎodai, dùnshí yǎn mào jīn xīng.He got hit in the head by the ball and immediately saw stars.
- ，眼冒金星，。Shuāi le yì jiāo zhīhòu, wǒ yǎn mào jīn xīng, bàntiān méi zhàn qǐlái.After falling, I saw stars and couldn't get up for a while.
- ，眼冒金星。Tīng dào nàge xiāoxi, tā qì de yǎn mào jīn xīng.Hearing that news, he was so angry he saw stars.
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