tin1 zoeng6天象
Jyutpingtin1 zoeng6
Yaletīn jeuhng
Definition
Astronomical phenomena, historically used by people for divination.
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How it's used
Refers primarily to celestial events interpreted as omens or signs of fate in traditional Chinese culture. It carries a formal or literary weight, making it sound out of place in casual conversation about modern science or astronomy. Use 天文現象 instead if you are talking about meteor showers or eclipses in a neutral or academic context.
Examples
He really likes studying how ancient people observed astronomical phenomena.
Does this kind of astronomical phenomenon mean something big is going to happen?
Related words
Common phrases
to observe astronomical phenomena
Common mistake
Learners often use this to describe any astronomical event, but it specifically implies a connection to divination or historical astrology. Avoid using it to describe standard scientific observations.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
