HSK · Level 35
120 words
Chinese word
巨星
Pronunciation
Pinyinjù xīng
Meaning
- nounsuperstar
Example
巨星的签名会今天举行。jù xīng de qiān míng huì jīn tiān jǔ xíng
The superstar's autograph session is being held today.
More examples
当红巨星昨晚参加了慈善晚会。dāng hóng jù xīng zuó wǎn cān jiā le cí shàn wǎn huì
The hot superstar attended a charity gala last night.
Core concept
One highly visible star at the center of public attention, with enough fame and influence to shape a whole field.
Common phrases
当红巨星dāng hóng jù xīng
hot superstar
巨星的魅力jù xīng de mèi lì
superstar's charm
巨星光环jù xīng guāng huán
superstar aura
Similar words
明星míng xīng: A famous actor, singer, or other entertainer known to many people and followed by many fans.
偶像ǒu xiàng: A singer, actor, or other public figure whom fans admire and look up to.
名人míng rén: A well-known person respected for great skill or expert knowledge in a particular field.
Definition in Chinese
指在娱乐、体育等领域知名度极高、影响力大且拥有大量粉丝的顶级明星或公众人物。zhǐ zài yú lè tǐ yù děng lǐng yù zhī míng dù jí gāo yíng xiǎng lì dà qiě yōng yǒu dà liàng fěn sī de dǐng jí míng xīng huò gōng zhòng rén wù
Word origin
巨 (jù, "huge") + 星 (xīng, "star") extends the image of a bright star to someone whose fame and influence stand out across entertainment, sports, or another public field.
Usage tips
- The word has a grand scale, so it fits a major public figure better than someone who is simply well known in a small group or local area.
Other meanings
- big shotnoun
Opposites
- 无名之辈wú míng zhī bèiunknown personnoun
- 小人物xiǎo rén wùminor figurenoun
Related words
- 超级巨星chāo jí jù xīngsuperstarnoun
- 国际巨星guó jì jù xīnginternational superstarnoun