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星星

xīng xing
HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. (coll.) a star; the stars in the sky

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 星星 for movie stars or celebrities; use 明星.

Formality

星星 is colloquial; in formal or scientific contexts use 星.

Example Sentences

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天上的 星星 在闪烁。
The stars in the sky are twinkling.
他用望远镜看 星星
He uses a telescope to look at the stars.
當時天上有 星星 嗎?
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 10320179)

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Child Words of 星星