lau4 sing1流星
Jyutpinglau4 sing1
Yalelàuh sīng
Definition
Meteor; shooting star.
neutralnature
How it's used
Used primarily in romantic or observational contexts, this term carries a sense of fleeting beauty. It is rarely used in scientific discussions outside of casual conversation, where it is often paired with the expectation of making a wish.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
I just saw a shooting star fly by!
Did you guys see that meteor shower?
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Grammar guides
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