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天圆

tiān yuán

Description

"天圆"是一个古代的说法，来自"天圆地方"这个词。

"天圆" is an ancient term derived from the phrase "天圆地方".

古人认为天是圆的，地是方的，所以说"天圆地方"。

Ancient people believed the sky was round and the earth square, hence the saying "天圆地方".

Meanings

天圆tiān yuán

the sky is round (ancient cosmology idea)

古人相信天圆地方。

Ancient people believed the sky was round and the earth square.

Related words

天圆地方天圆地方古代天空

Notes

  • Etymology

    天 (sky) + 圆 (round); part of the classic phrase 天圆地方.

  • Nuance

    rarely used alone; almost always appears in the set phrase 天圆地方.

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