celestial phenomena; astrological omens
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
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celestial phenomena (brightness, position of stars); astrological signs used in ancient divination
formalPrimarily used in historical, astronomical, or astrological contexts. In ancient China, 星象 was closely associated with astrology (星占) and was believed to predict human affairs, natural disasters, and the fate of dynasties.
Gǔ古
rén人
xiāng相
xìn信
xīng星
xiàng象
néng能
gòu够
yù预
shì示
guó国
jiā家
de的
xīng兴
shuāi衰
。
Ancient people believed celestial phenomena could predict the rise and fall of nations.
Zhè这
wèi位
tiān天
wén文
xué学
jiā家
zhěng整
yè夜
dōu都
zài在
guān观
chá察
xīng星
xiàng象
。
The astronomer observed the celestial phenomena throughout the night.
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Xīng星
xiàng象
de的
biàn变
huà化
ràng让
gǔ古
dài代
de的
zhān占
bǔ卜
zhě者
gǎn感
dào到
bù不
ān安
。
Changes in the celestial signs made ancient diviners uneasy.