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“sky” in Chinese

Chinese

Also上空 (shàng kōng) · 天空 (tiān kōng)

Pronunciation

Pinyintiān shàng

Example

天上有很多星星。tiān shàng yǒu hěn duō xīng xīng

There are many stars in the sky.

Illustration for 天上 (sky)

How to say “sky” in Chinese

“Sky” in Chinese is 天上 (tiān shàng).

The high open space above the ground, where the sun, moon, clouds, and stars appear.

Full entry for 天上: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 天上

飞机在天上飞过。fēi jī zài tiān shàng fēi guò

A plane flew through the sky.

Tips for using 天上

  • This word can describe ordinary stars, clouds, or birds, so it does not automatically create a religious or magical meaning.

Other Chinese words for “sky”

飞机在上空飞过。fēi jī zài shàng kōng fēi guò

The plane flew across the sky.

今天的天空很蓝。jīn tiān de tiān kōng hěn lán

The sky is very blue today.

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