Chinese · Nature & Environment
星星
xīngxing
Star
Beginnernoun
Definition
A point of light visible in the night sky.
Example
山上能看到很多星星。
You can see many stars from the mountain.
Etymology
'星星' (xīngxing) is a reduplicated term where '星' (xīng) means 'star', enhancing the meaning to refer to stars in a playful and poetic manner.
How & Where It’s Used
'星星' is primarily used in informal spoken Chinese and often appears in children's literature and songs about nature, evident across various regions.