偶像

ǒu xiàng

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HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. idol

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 粉丝 fěn sī 粉丝 fěn sī bean vermicelli 粉丝 means fans, the counterpart to an idol.: bean vermicelli

Related words

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• 明星 míng xīng 明星 míng xīng star Used for celebrities in general, while 偶像 specifically implies being an idol or role model.: star

Synonyms

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• 榜样 bǎng yàng 榜样 bǎng yàng example 榜样 means role model or example to follow, more focused on moral example than celebrity.: example

Usage notes

Cultural notes

In Chinese, 偶像 is commonly used to refer to pop idols or celebrities, especially in youth culture.

Example Sentences

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他是我的 偶像 。

He is my idol.

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Words Containing 偶像

• 偶像剧 偶像剧 ǒu xiàng jù: idol drama
• 偶像包袱 偶像包袱 ǒu xiàng bāo fu: burden of having to maintain one's image as a pop idol

Child Words of 偶像

• 像 像 xiàng: to resemble
• 偶 偶 ǒu: accidental