heaven and earth; universe; situation
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
heaven and earth; the universe; yin and yang
literaryClassical term often used in set phrases to describe the fundamental order of the universe, the cosmic duality, or metaphorically a situation or state of affairs.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
niǔ扭
zhuǎn转
qián乾
kūn坤
，
gǎi改
biàn变
xiàn现
zhuàng状
。
We must turn the tide and change the current situation.
Lǎng朗
lǎng朗
qián乾
kūn坤
，
qǐ岂
néng能
róng容
nǐ你
zuò作
è恶
？
In this bright and just world, how can we tolerate you doing evil?
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Qián乾
kūn坤
wèi未
dìng定
，
nǐ你
wǒ我
jiē皆
shì是
hēi黑
mǎ马
。
The outcome is not yet determined; anyone could be a dark horse.
Diān颠
dǎo倒
qián乾
kūn坤
de的
lì力
liàng量
ràng让
rén人
kǒng恐
jù惧
。
The power to turn heaven and earth upside down is frightening.