English–Chinese
“heaven and earth” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintiān dì
Example
站在山顶，我看着天地，心情很平静。zhàn zài shān dǐng wǒ kàn zhe tiān dì xīn qíng hěn píng jìng
Standing on the mountaintop, I looked at heaven and earth and felt at peace.
How to say “heaven and earth” in Chinese
“Heaven and earth” in Chinese is 天地 (tiān dì).
The entire space framed by the sky above and the ground below, viewed as one natural realm.
Example sentences with 天地
为了保护生态，我们要努力守护天地。wèi le bǎo hù shēng tài wǒ men yào nǔ lì shǒu hù tiān dì
To protect the environment, we must work hard to protect heaven and earth.
Tips for using 天地
- English speakers may expect a neutral everyday noun, but this form often adds a poetic or elevated tone, especially in writing and set expressions.