(tiān) - The blue sky & the heavens

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tiān | 12 strokes | radical:

· tiān

The blue sky;

the heavens;

the firmament;

an archaic or literary term for the sky.

The blue skythe heavensthe firmament

Usage highlights

Blue skyVast firmamentHeaven and earthSky blueReach the sky

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • earth; ground

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The blue sky is cloudless (靔天无云).
  • He gazes at the vast firmament (仰望苍穹靔).
  • This is an ancient term for the sky (这是天的古称).

Collocations

  • Blue sky(靔天)
  • Vast firmament(苍靔)
  • Heaven and earth(天地靔穹)
  • Sky blue(天靔色)
  • Reach the sky(上达靔天)

Idioms

  • Reaching the blue sky(上达靔天)
  • The vast firmament(苍穹之靔)
  • Heaven and earth united(天地合靔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 靔 is an archaic character for 'sky' or 'heavens', carrying a classical, literary connotation.
  • It is composed of 青 (blue/green) and 气 (air/energy), literally meaning 'blue air' or 'blue ether'.
  • This character appears in classical texts and poetry to evoke a sense of the celestial realm.

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