星座 xīngzuò constellation
constellation; astrological sign
How to remember 星座: 星 star + 座 measure word for mountains, bridges and buildings = constellation.
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How it is used
- A constellation, and by extension a zodiac/astrological sign - 你是什么星座? (nǐ shì shénme xīngzuò) what's your star sign?
- The 'astrology sign' sense dominates in casual talk (十二星座, the twelve signs), a very popular topic. Also the astronomical constellation.