Definition
福星 literally means 'blessing star' and can refer to a lucky person who brings good fortune, a kind of mascot. It also specifically denotes the Star God of Happiness in Chinese folk religion (part of the trio 福禄寿), and in astronomy it is the traditional name for Jupiter. The figurative use is the most common in daily conversation.
n.
a lucky person or thing that brings good fortune(in Chinese folklore) the Star God of Happiness(astronomy) Jupiter
Examples
- 福星，。Nǐ zhēnshi wǒ de fú xīng, měi cì yǒu nǐ bāngmáng dōu néng chénggōng.You're really my lucky star — every time you help, it works out.
- 福星，。Guònián shí jiā lǐ tiē le fú xīng de huàxiàng, qíqiú hǎoyùn.During the New Year, my family hung a picture of the Star God of Happiness to pray for good luck.
- 福星。Gǔdài tiānwénxuéjiā bǎ fú xīng jiàozuò suìxīng.Ancient astronomers called Jupiter the Year Star.
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