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新星 (xīn xīng) — (astronomy) nova; (figurative) rising star, new talent

Definition

Literally "new star": the astronomy term for a nova, and a common metaphor for a talented newcomer. Measure word is 颗 for the celestial object and 位 for the person.

noun
(astronomy) nova(figurative) rising starnew talent
Measure word · 颗

Examples

  • 新星。
    Tiān wén xué jiā fā xiàn le yì kē xīn xīng.
    Astronomers discovered a nova.
  • 新星。
    Tā zài gōng sī lǐ shì yí wèi xīn xīng.
    He is a rising star in the company.
  • 新星。
    Zhè zhī xīn yuè duì shì yīn yuè jiè de xīn xīng.
    This new band is a rising star in the music industry.
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Sky & Space

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