星星

星星 xīngxing

Star (in the sky)

星星 in a sentence xingxing

What 星星 means

  1. Star (in the sky)

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星星 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

星
xīng
Star (small amount)
星
xīng
Star (small amount)

Words that share a character with 星星

How to write 星星

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星星 in a sentence

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Questions about 星星

What does 星星 mean in English?

星星 is pronounced xīngxing and means Star (in the sky).

How do you pronounce 星星?

星星 is xīngxing in pinyin — written xingxing without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 星星?

星星 is written with 2 characters: 星 (xīng) Star (small amount), 星 (xīng) Star (small amount). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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