How to Say ‘A small star’ in Simplified Chinese
一个小星形
yī gè xiǎo xīng xíng
[ee guh shyaow xīngxíng]
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one; a
The number one; in phrases it can help indicate a quick or brief action.
我看了一眼计价器。
I glanced at the meter.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common classifier used with many nouns, as in 'this one' or 'this goal.'
这个办法可以帮助控糖。
This method can help control blood sugar.
小
xiǎo
[shyaow]
small; little
Describes size; also used to sound modest/polite in gifting (e.g., 小红包 = “a small red envelope”).
这只是个小红包，祝你开心。
This is just a small red envelope—wish you happiness.
星形
xīng xíng
[xīngxíng]
star shape
A shape with points like a star.
墙上有很多星形贴纸。
There are many star stickers on the wall.
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