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超新星

chāo xīn xīngdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
(astronomy) supernova / (fig.) breakout star
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

超新星 超新星 [chao1 xin1 xing1] /(astronomy) supernova/(fig.) breakout star/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 超
    chāo

    to exceed / to overtake / to surpass / to transcend / to pass / to cross / ultra- / super-

  • 新
    xīn

    new / newly / meso- (chemistry)

    Xīn

    abbr. for Xinjiang 新疆[Xīn jiāng] / abbr. for Singapore 新加坡[Xīn jiā pō] / surname Xin

  • 星
    xīng

    star / heavenly body / satellite / small amount

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