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nova in Chinese

nova in Chinese is 新星 — nova means a star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a period before fading back.

nova in Chinese

新星
noun
Pronounced: xīn xīng
(astronomy) Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star.

What does "nova" mean?

  1. noun A star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a period before fading back.
    "Astronomers spotted a nova flare up in the night sky."
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nova in a sentence

  • Astronomers spotted a nova flare up in the night sky.

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What is "nova" in Chinese?
"nova" in Chinese is 新星. nova means: A star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a period before fading back.
How do you pronounce 新星?
"nova" in Chinese is 新星, pronounced "xīn xīng".
How do you use "nova" in a sentence?
Example: "Astronomers spotted a nova flare up in the night sky." In Chinese, "nova" is 新星.
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