Today’s word of the day is 星 (xīng), a noun that means star. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 星 (xīng).
星期 (xīngqī) Week
The first word is 星期 (xīngqī) which means week. Let’s look at each character of this word, 星 means star and 期 means period. A way of using it in a sentence is 我们计划下个星期去旅行。(Wǒmen jìhuà xià gè xīngqī qù lǚxíng.) We plan to travel next week.
星座 (xīngzuò) Horoscope
Another word we can create with 星 (xīng) is 星座 (xīngzuò). This means horoscope. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 星 means star, and 座 means seat. A way of using it in a sentence is 你是什么星座的？ (Nǐ shì shénme xīngzuò de?) What is your horoscope sign?
星球 (xīngqiú) Planet
Finally, we can create the word 星球 (xīngqiú) which means ‘planet’. The 球 here means ball. A way of using it in a sentence is 地球是太阳系中的一个星球。(Dìqiú shì tàiyángxì zhōng de yīgè xīngqiú.) Earth is a planet in the solar system.