星星

xīngxing

noun HSK 4 #3,287

Measure Word

一颗星星 kē

Meanings

1 star (in the sky)

Characters

Reduplication of 星 gives it a softer, more colloquial feel.

Examples

HSK 1

今天晚上星星很多。

Jīntiān wǎnshang xīngxing hěn duō.

There are many stars tonight.

HSK 3

小孩子喜欢看星星。

Xiǎoháizi xǐhuan kàn xīngxing.

Children like looking at the stars.

HSK 6

星星一闪一闪的。

Xīngxing yì shǎn yì shǎn de.

The stars are twinkling.

In Pop Culture

小星星 Xiǎo Xīngxing

Little Star

Chinese version of 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'.

Stroke Order

星 xīng