tin1 zai3天際天际
Jyutpingtin1 zai3
Yaletīn jai
Definition
The horizon or the skyline; the edge of the sky.
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in tone, this term is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation to describe the literal horizon. It is most commonly found in song lyrics, prose, or descriptions of scenery where a sense of vastness or romanticism is desired. For mundane contexts, speakers prefer using terms like 地平線 or simply 天邊.
Examples
Looking at the horizon in the distance makes me feel a bit better.
Related words
Common phrases
streak across the horizon
disappear into the horizon
Common mistake
Avoid using this in technical or geographical contexts where precise terminology is expected, as it carries a strong aesthetic weight that sounds out of place in a scientific discussion.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
