The term **新星** (xīnxīng) is a compound word formed by combining the character **新** (xīn), meaning "new," with **星** (xīng), meaning "star." It functions as a metaphorical compound, where the literal astronomical concept of a "new star" (such as a nova) is extended figuratively to describe a person who has rapidly risen to prominence and brilliance in their field, akin to a bright new star appearing in the sky. Thus, the formation leverages the concrete meanings of the individual characters to create an abstract, culturally resonant term for a "rising star" or "new talent."