九天 (jiǔ tiān) — the ninth heaven (the highest heaven in Chinese mythology); (figurative) extremely high, sky-high
Definition
In Chinese mythology, 九天 is the highest of the nine heavens — the realm of gods and immortals. In modern use it figuratively means 'sky-high' (ambition, price).
noun
the ninth heaven (the highest heaven in Chinese mythology)(figurative) extremely highsky-high
Examples
- 九天。Gǔ rén rèn wéi jiǔ tiān shì shén xiān jū zhù de dì fāng.Ancient people believed the ninth heaven was where immortals lived.
- 九天。Tā de zhì xiàng gāo rú jiǔ tiān.His ambition is as high as the ninth heaven.
- 九天！Zhè ge jià gé jiǎn zhí jiǔ tiān le!This price is sky-high!
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