heaven's will; secret of nature
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
heaven's will; divine providence (in superstitious belief)
Refers to the mysterious will of heaven or fate in religious or superstitious contexts. Often used in phrases implying that events are predetermined by heaven.
Tā他
xiāng相
xìn信
zhè这
shì是
tiān天
jī机
bù不
kě可
wéi违
。
He believes this is the will of heaven and cannot be disobeyed.
Lǎo老
rén人
cháng常
shuō说
tiān天
jī机
nán难
cè测
。
The elderly often say that the will of heaven is difficult to predict.
noun
secret of nature; important secret that must not be revealed
Used metaphorically for profound secrets of the natural world or confidential matters. Commonly appears in set phrases like '泄露天机' (to leak a secret) or '一语道破天机' (to hit the nail on the head).
Kē科
xué学
jiā家
zhèng正
zài在
tàn探
suǒ索
yǔ宇
zhòu宙
de的
tiān天
jī机
。
Scientists are exploring the secrets of the universe.
Tā他
yī一
jù句
huà话
jiù就
dào道
pò破
le了
tiān天
jī机
。
He revealed the secret with just one sentence.
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Zhè这
kě可
shì是
tiān天
jī机
，
qiān千
wàn万
bù不
néng能
gào告
sù诉
bié别
rén人
。
This is a vital secret that must never be told to others.