Chinese word

明星

Pronunciation

Pinyinmíng xīng

Meaning

  • nounstar

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)

More examples

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

I saw a celebrity on TV.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 喜欢明星xǐ huān míng xīng

    like celebrities

  • 认识明星rèn shí míng xīng

    know celebrities

Similar words

演员yǎn yuán: A person who performs roles in films, television shows, or stage productions.
歌手gē shǒu: A person who sings as a performer or makes a career of singing.
名人míng rén: A famous person who is widely known by the general public.

Definition in Chinese

在影视、音乐、综艺等大众媒体或公众视野中因作品或频繁曝光而为大多数人所熟知的公众人物。zài yǐng shì yīn yuè zōng yì děng dà zhòng méi tǐ huò gōng zhòng shì yě zhōng yīn zuò pǐn huò pín fán bào guāng ér wèi dà duō shù rén suǒ shú zhī de gōng zhòng rén wù

Word origin

The compound 明星 (míngxīng, "bright star") compares a person who attracts lasting public notice with a star that stands out in the sky.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • celebritynoun

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