Definition
星相 refers to the traditional Chinese practice of reading fate by combining astrology (stars) and physiognomy (facial features). It's less common than the modern borrowing 星座 for horoscopes — 星相 covers the older, more comprehensive art of divination through heavenly and human signs.
n.
the combined practice of astrology and physiognomyhoroscopy
Examples
- 星相。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù gēnzhe shīfu xuéxí xīng xiāng.He has studied astrology and physiognomy under a master since childhood.
- 星相。Zhōngguó gǔdài de xīng xiāng bāohán le tiānwén hé rénxiàng liǎng bùfen.Ancient Chinese astrology-and-physiognomy covers both celestial and human aspects.
- 星相，。Tā bú tài xiāngxìn xīng xiāng, juéde mìngyùn yīnggāi kào zìjǐ.She doesn't really believe in horoscopy; she thinks fate depends on oneself.
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