六合 (Lù hé) — the six directions (up, down, east, west, south, north); the whole universe or world
Definition
Literary/classical term for 'the six directions' (天地四方), used to mean the whole world or universe. Found mainly in written, historical, or literary contexts rather than everyday speech.
noun
the six directions (up, down, east, west, south, north)the whole universe or world
Examples
- 六合。Gǔ rén rèn wéi Lù hé shì tiān dì wàn wù de zǒng chēng.The ancients believed that the six directions were the general term for heaven, earth, and all things.
- 六合，。Lù hé Zhī nèi, jiē wèi zhōng guó.Within the six directions, all is China.
- 六合。Zhè ge chuán shuō zài Lù hé zhī jiān liú chuán hěn guǎng.This legend is widespread across the world.
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