红星 (hóng xīng) — red star (symbol of communism, the Chinese flag, or the People's Liberation Army); also literally a red star
Definition
Literal 'red star' with strong political meaning: the five red stars on China's flag and the emblem of the People's Liberation Army. Often used for Communist Party symbolism, medals, and revolutionary history.
noun
red star (symbol of communism, the Chinese flag, or the People's Liberation Army)also literally a red star
Measure word · 颗
Examples
- 红星。Zhè miàn qí shàng yǒu yì kē hóng xīng.There is a red star on this flag.
- 红星。hóng xīng Shì zhōng guó gé mìng de zhòng yào xiàng zhēng.The red star is an important symbol of the Chinese revolution.
- 红星。Zhàn shì men dài zhe hóng xīng jūn mào.The soldiers wear red star caps.
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