天 — meaning in English
tiān
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English meaning
- canopy noun A covering suspended or supported above something, such as a bed or entrance.
- day noun The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
- daylight noun The natural light present during the day, mostly coming from the sun.
- headliner noun The best-known performer at a concert or show, usually appearing last on the bill.
- heaven noun In many religions, the place where God, gods, or the blessed dead are believed to dwell.
- heavens intj An exclamation of surprise or exasperation.
- sky noun The space above the earth where clouds, the sun, and stars appear.
- welkin noun The sky which appears to an observer on the Earth as a dome in which celestial bodies are visible; the firmament.
Senses
天 is used for these senses in English:
- canopy A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.
- chip off the old block (idiomatic) Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
- day A period of time equal or almost equal to a full day-night cycle, being 24 hours long.
- daylight The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.
- headliner (automotive) The interior fabric covering the ceiling-like area inside of a vehicle.
- heaven The sky, specifically:
- heavens (often with 'the') The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.
- nychthemeron (uncommon) A period of one day and one night, a date: in the West, a period of 24 consecutive hours.
canopy — full definition
- noun A covering suspended or supported above something, such as a bed or entrance.
- noun The upper layer of branches and leaves in a forest.
- noun The transparent covering over an aircraft cockpit, or the fabric part of a parachute.
- verb To cover something as if with a canopy.
day — full definition
- noun The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
- noun The part of the 24-hour period when it is light outside, as opposed to night.
- noun The hours spent at work or school.
- noun A particular period or era, especially referring to someone's lifetime or a past time.