Ideographic: A brilliant 星 mind 忄; 星 also provides the pronunciationRadical:

meaning for xīng:

  • - tranquil
  • - understandhypocritical
  • - unctuous
  • - insincerely courteous
  • - to shed crocodile tearsdrowsy-eyed
  • - wavering
  • - indecisive
  • - awake
  • - conscious
  • - clearheadedpeople of talent appreciate one another (idiom)
  • - to sympathize with one anothersee 惺惺惜惺惺 variant of 惺忪