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漫天
màntiān
Description
"漫天"的意思是满天都是，形容东西非常多，铺满了整个天空。
"漫天" means the whole sky is full, describing something very abundant, covering the entire sky.
我们常说"漫天大雪"或者"漫天要价"，表示程度很夸张。
We often say "漫天大雪" (snow all over the sky) or "漫天要价" (asking sky-high prices) to express an exaggerated degree.
Meanings
漫天màntiān
filling the whole sky; all over the sky
冬天到了，漫天都是雪花。
Winter has arrived, and snowflakes fill the sky.
漫天màntiān
boundless; exorbitant (used figuratively)
这个商人漫天要价，太贵了。
This merchant is asking for an exorbitant price; it's too expensive.
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Notes
- Etymology
漫 means 'overflow/all over' + 天 'sky', so 'overflowing the whole sky'.
- Nuance
often in fixed phrases like 漫天大雪, 漫天飞舞, 漫天要价.
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