天地 tiāndì heaven and earth
heaven and earth; world; scope; field of activity
How to remember 天地: 天 day + 地 ground = heaven and earth.
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How it is used
- Heaven and earth; also 'world/scope of activity' - 别有天地 (biéyǒu tiāndì) a whole different world; 大有作为的天地 (dàyǒu zuòwéi de tiāndì) a field with great scope.
- The figurative 'realm/arena for action' sense is common alongside the literal. Written-leaning.
Example sentences
- 我一天又一天地给她写信。 Wǒ yītiān yòu yītiān de gěi tā xiěxìn.I wrote her a letter every day.