星星 (xīng xing) — star (in the sky)
Definition
星星 means the stars you see in the night sky. It is distinct from 明星 ('celebrity' / famous person) — never use 星星 for people.
noun
star (in the sky)
Measure word · 颗
Easily confused
Examples
- 星星。Wǒ měi tiān wǎn shàng dōu kàn xīng xing.I watch the stars every night.
- 星星。Nà kē xīng xing shì wǒ zuì xǐ huan de.That star is my favorite.
- 星星。Hái zi huà le yì kē hóng sè de xīng xing.The child drew a red star.
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