Definition
寿星 refers to both the god of longevity in Chinese mythology (often depicted with a high forehead and a staff) and, by extension, the person being celebrated on their birthday—especially an elderly relative or honored guest. It is a culturally rich term used in birthday greetings and traditional festivities. You'll hear it most often in birthday contexts: '今天的寿星' means 'the birthday person today'.
n.
god of longevity (a Chinese mythological figure)birthday person (the one being honored on their birthday)
Examples
- 寿星。shòu xīng shì Zhōngguó de fú lù shòu sān xīng zhī yī.The God of Longevity is one of the three stars of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity in China.
- ，寿星。Jīntiān shì yéye de shēngrì, tā shì jīntiān de shòu xīng.Today is Grandpa's birthday; he's the birthday person today.
- 。Dàjiā dōu zhù shòu xīng jiànkāng chángshòu.Everyone wishes the birthday person health and longevity.
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