Chinese

míngxīng
Meaning: star; celebrity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

明
星

Example sentences

She is the most popular movie star right now.
明星投手的年薪通常很高。
Star pitchers' annual salaries are usually very high.
他雖然頂著明星的光環,但私底下生活很簡樸。
他虽然顶著明星的光环,但私底下生活很简朴。
Although he carries the aura of a star, his private life is very simple.
那個明星的緋聞最近在社交媒體上傳得很厲害。
那个明星的绯闻最近在社交媒体上传得很厉害。
That celebrity's scandal has been spreading rapidly on social media lately.
那位大牌明星非常親切。
那位大牌明星非常亲切。
That big-name star is very approachable.

Usage Notes

Refers to a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports.

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