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“star” in Chinese

Chinese

Also星星 (xīng xīng) · 星标 (xīng biāo)

Pronunciation

Pinyinmíng xīng

Example

明星出演了新的电视剧。míng xīng chū yǎn le xīn de diàn shì jù

The star appeared in a new TV drama.

Illustration for 明星 (star)

How to say “star” in Chinese

“Star” in Chinese is 明星 (míng xīng).

A highly visible public figure whose work keeps them in the public eye.

Full entry for 明星: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 明星

我在电视上看到明星。wǒ zài diàn shì shàng kàn dào míng xīng

I saw a celebrity on TV.

Tips for using 明星

  • For English-speaking learners, star can mean a top performer in almost any field, while 明星 (míngxīng, "star") usually refers to a famous person known through entertainment or other mass media.

Other Chinese words for “star”

孩子指着天上的星星。hái zi zhǐ zhe tiān shàng de xīng xīng

The child points at the stars in the sky.

你可以把常用联系人星标一下。nǐ ké yǐ bǎ cháng yòng lián xì rén xīng biāo yí xià

You can star your frequently used contacts.

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