星相 (xīng xiāng) — the combined practice of astrology and physiognomy; horoscopy
Definition
A traditional Chinese practice that combines astrology (reading the stars) with physiognomy (reading the face) to tell a person's fate. Seen in classical and folk contexts rather than modern Western horoscopes.
noun
the combined practice of astrology and physiognomyhoroscopy
Examples
- 星相。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù gēn zhe shī fu xué xí xīng xiāng.He has studied astrology and physiognomy under a master since childhood.
- 星相。Zhōng guó gǔ dài de xīng xiāng bāo hán le tiān wén hé rén xiāng liǎng bù fen.Ancient Chinese astrology-and-physiognomy covers both celestial and human aspects.
- 星相，。Tā bú tài xiāng xìn xīng xiāng, jué de mìng yùn yīng gāi kào zì jǐ.She doesn't really believe in horoscopy; she thinks fate depends on oneself.
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