牵牛星

Traditional: 牽牛星

Qiān niú xīng

Dictionary entry

Altair (star)

What does 牵牛星 mean?

牵牛星 (Qiān niú xīng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1Altair (star)

2Cowherd of the folk tale Cowherd and Weaving maid 牛郎織女|牛郎织女

Character breakdown

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牵qiānto lead along · to pull (an animal on a tether)牛Niúsurname Niu 星xīngstar · heavenly body

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How to pronounce 牵牛星

牵牛星

Qiān niú xīng

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