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The word 明星 (míngxīng, meaning "star" as in celebrity) is formed through a vivid conceptual metaphor. It directly combines the character 明 (míng), meaning "bright" or "brilliant", with 星 (xīng), meaning "star". The formation visualizes a person who shines with exceptional talent and public attention, much like the brightest, most conspicuous star stands out in the night sky, making the term an evocative poetic compound rather than a literal description.

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那位明星很受欢迎。

Nà wèi míngxīng hěn shòu huānyíng.

That star is very popular.

她从小就梦想成为大明星。

Tā cóngxiǎo jiù mèngxiǎng chéngwéi dà míngxīng.

She has dreamed of becoming a big star since she was a child.

许多年轻人非常崇拜这位体育明星。

Xǔduō niánqīng rén fēicháng chóngbài zhè wèi tǐyù míngxīng.

Many young people greatly admire this sports star.

如果成为明星，生活就会失去很多自由。

Rúguǒ chéngwéi míngxīng, shēnghuó jiù huì shīqù hěnduō zìyóu.

If one becomes a star, life will lose a lot of freedom.

在商业领域，他被誉为一颗冉冉升起的新星。

Zài shāngyè lǐngyù, tā bèi yù wéi yī kē rǎnrán shēngqǐ de xīnxīng.

In the business world, he is hailed as a rising star.

Word Definition - 明星

míng xīng star; celebrity

Individual Character Details

明 míng, míng
星 xīng