Learn a Chinese Character - 星 (xīng) - Star

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 日 (sun radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 日 + 生 (sun + life)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xīng (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

星 primarily means star, and is used in various contexts related to celestial bodies and celebrities.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 星星 (xīng xīng) - stars
• 明星 (míng xīng) - celebrity
• 星座 (xīng zuò) - constellation

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

星 is primarily used as a noun to describe stars, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of celestial bodies and celebrities.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 星 reflects the importance of stars in traditional practices such as astrology and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 星 as "sun life" - the 日 represents sun, and 生 means life, together forming the concept of stars.