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牵牛星
牽牛星
Qiānniúxīng
1. Altair (star)
2. Cowherd of the folk tale Cowherd and Weaving maid [[牛郎織女|牛郎织女]]
Noun

Character Breakdown

牵
qiān
to drag, to pull, to lead by the hand
HSK 6 9 丶
牛
niú
ox, cow, bull
HSK 2 4 丶
星
xīng
star, planet; a point of light
HSK 1 9 丶

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