star Canopus; an auspicious star symbolizing longevity
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
Canopus; the second-brightest star in the night sky
It is the brightest star in the southern constellation Carina. In China, it is visible low on the southern horizon, especially from southern regions.
Zài在
Hǎi海
nán南
de的
yè夜
kōng空
zhōng中
，
yǒu有
shí时
kě可
yǐ以
kàn看
dào到
míng明
liàng亮
de的
lǎo老
rén人
xīng星
。
In Hainan's night sky, you can sometimes see the bright star Canopus.
Tiān天
láng狼
xīng星
bǐ比
lǎo老
rén人
xīng星
hái还
yào要
liàng亮
。
Sirius is even brighter than Canopus.
noun
Star of Longevity; an auspicious symbol in Chinese tradition
literaryIn ancient Chinese astrology and folklore, this star was considered an auspicious omen associated with longevity and was worshipped.
Lǎo老
rén人
xīng星
zài在
gǔ古
dài代
bèi被
rèn认
wéi为
shì是
xiàng象
zhēng征
cháng长
shòu寿
hé和
jí吉
xiáng祥
de的
xīng星
xiù宿
。
In ancient times, Canopus was considered an astral body symbolizing longevity and good fortune.
Rén人
men们
cháng常
cháng常
zhù祝
shòu寿
shí时
shuō说
‘‘
rú如
lǎo老
rén人
xīng星
zhī之
yǒng永
yào耀
’
。
People often say 'May you shine eternally like the Star of Longevity' when offering birthday wishes.