明星 meaning and pronunciation

明星
Simplified/traditional word

明星 English definition

míng xīng
  • star
  • celebrity

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  • 明 (míng): bright; opposite: dark 暗[an4]; (of meaning) clear; to understand; next; public or open; wise; generic term for a sacrifice to the gods; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); surname Ming; Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God;
  • 星 (xīng): star; heavenly body; satellite; small amount;