Chinese

tiānshàng
Meaning: in the sky; heaven
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

天
上

Example sentences

The sun in the sky is very blinding.
天上的雲很漂亮。
天上的云很漂亮。
The clouds in the sky are very beautiful.
天上有許多顆星星。
天上有许多颗星星。
There are many stars in the sky.
天上布滿了閃爍的星星。
天上布满了闪烁的星星。
The sky is filled with twinkling stars.
傳說中,天上的仙女會下凡幫助善良的人。
传说中,天上的仙女会下凡帮助善良的人。
In legends, fairies from heaven descend to earth to help kind people.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical sky or the celestial realm.

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