星

xīng

noun #1,269

Meanings

Jīntiān xīngqī jǐ?

What day of the week is it?

Tiānshang yǒu hěn duō xīngxing.

There are many stars in the sky.

Tā shì yī wèi dà míngxīng.

She is a big celebrity.

usage

星 is essential for daily life: 星期 (week — 星期一 Monday through 星期日 Sunday), 星星 (stars), 明星 (celebrity), 卫星 (satellite), 五星 (five-star). Also in Chinese zodiac: 星座 (zodiac sign).

星 xīng