Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
这家五星级的酒店就在市中心,交通很方便。Zhè jiā wǔxīngjí de jiǔdiàn jiù zài shìzhōngxīn, jiāotōng hěn fāngbiàn.This five-star hotel is right in the city centre, and transport is very convenient.
这家星级餐厅的菜价格很贵,味道还不错。Zhè jiā xīngjí cāntīng de cài jiàgé hěn guì, wèidào hái búcuò.The dishes at this star-rated restaurant are quite expensive, but the taste is not bad.
网上公布了全市酒店的星级评定结果。Wǎngshàng gōngbùle quán shì jiǔdiàn de xīngjí píngdìng jiéguǒ.The star ratings of all the hotels in the city were published online.