黇
sky; heaven; day; nature; weather
Meanings
8 senses · 20 examplesnoun
sky; heaven; firmament; the space above the earth
Refers to the physical sky or the heavens as a concept. Often used in contrast to earth (地).
The sky is very blue today.
Birds are flying in the sky.
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Looking up at the sky, there are stars everywhere.
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day; daytime; period of 24 hours
Can refer to a calendar day or the daylight hours as opposed to night (夜).
I have to work tomorrow.
In summer, the days are long and the nights are short.
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This matter cannot be completed in just a day or two.
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season; time of year
Used in compounds referring to seasons, such as spring, summer, etc.
Spring has come, and the flowers are blooming.
The dog days of summer are the hottest time.
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weather; climate
Refers to atmospheric conditions. Often used in set phrases.
The weather is very nice today.
The weather is cold; wear more clothes.
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The weather hasn't been good these few days; it might rain.
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nature; the natural world; innate
Describes what is natural or innate, as opposed to artificial (人工).
This is natural mineral water.
naturally gifted; born intelligent
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unity of heaven and humanity; harmony between man and nature
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Heaven; God; Providence; the Supreme Being
Religious or philosophical concept of a supreme power or deity. Often capitalized in English translations.
Heaven bless us! / Thank God!
This is the will of Heaven; it cannot be defied.
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Heaven never seals off all exits; there is always a way out.
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one's destiny; fate; what one depends on
Refers to something or someone one relies upon, often in a metaphorical sense.
Our children are our whole world (literally: our heaven).
You are my sky (everything to me); what would I do without you?
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surname (Tian)
Used as a family name.
surname is Tian