Canopus; god of longevity; birthday star
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
Canopus (the star); the God of Longevity depicted as an old man with a bulging forehead
In Chinese folk religion, the God of Longevity (寿星) is one of the three auspicious stars (福禄寿) representing good fortune, prosperity, and longevity. He is often depicted holding a peach of immortality and a staff.
Chinese people often depict the God of Longevity as a kind old man with a bulging forehead.
Among the three stars of fortune, prosperity, and longevity, the Star of Longevity represents long life.
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This temple enshrines the three stars of fortune, prosperity, and longevity; the one in the middle is the Star of Longevity.
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an elderly person celebrated for longevity; the person whose birthday is being honored
honorificUsed as an honorific for the birthday celebrant, especially an elderly one. Often implies respect and celebration.
Today is Grandpa's ninetieth birthday; he is the venerable longevity star of our family.
Please take the seat of honor, birthday star, and let us all offer you a toast.
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Every Spring Festival, the village selects a centenarian to be that year's star of longevity.