天人
tiānrén
Description
「天人」在佛教和道教里指住在天上的神仙，力量很大，也活得很久。
"天人" in Buddhism and Taoism refers to celestial beings who live in the heavens, possess great power, and have long lifespans.
这个词也可以用来说天和人的关系，比如「天人合一」这个想法。
This word can also describe the relationship between heaven and humans, such as the idea of "天人合一" (unity of heaven and humans).
Meanings
天人tiānrén
celestial being; deity living in heaven
传说里天人住在很高很美的天上。
In legends, celestial beings live in the very high and beautiful heavens.
天人tiānrén
heaven and humanity (as a philosophical pair)
古人常常讲天人之间的关系。
Ancient people often talked about the relationship between humans and celestial beings.
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Notes
- Etymology
天 (heaven/sky) + 人 (person), literally a 'person of heaven'.
- Nuance
often appears in fixed phrases like 天人合一 and 天人交战.
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