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云 (yún, cloud) - use 天空 when referring to the entire expanse above, while 云 specifically denotes the visible water vapor in that expanse.
In everyday conversation, '天空' is often used in descriptive phrases, such as '蓝天' (blue sky) or '阴天' (overcast sky). A common mistake is to confuse it with '气候' (climate), which refers to weather patterns rather than the sky itself. Use '天空' in both formal and informal settings.
As an HSK Level 5 word, '天空' connects with other vocabulary related to nature and the environment, such as '云' (cloud) and '星星' (star). Focus on using '天空' in sentences to describe weather or feelings associated with the sky.
Learners often confuse '天空' with '天' (heaven) or '空' (empty), leading to phrases like '天空' which is incorrect. The correct term is '天空' to refer to the sky.
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How to say sky in Chinese
“sky” in Chinese is天空
天空 (tiānkōng) refers to the expanse of air or atmosphere above the Earth, commonly translated as 'sky.' It is used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing the weather, celestial phenomena, or symbolic concepts like freedom and dreams.
When to use 天空
In everyday conversation, '天空' is often used in descriptive phrases, such as '蓝天' (blue sky) or '阴天' (overcast sky). A common mistake is to confuse it with '气候' (climate), which refers to weather patterns rather than the sky itself. Use '天空' in both formal and informal settings.
天空 or something close to it
云 (yún, cloud) - use 天空 when referring to the entire expanse above, while 云 specifically denotes the visible water vapor in that expanse.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '天空' with '天' (heaven) or '空' (empty), leading to phrases like '天空' which is incorrect. The correct term is '天空' to refer to the sky.
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Grammar Patterns of 天空
天空 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____中的闪电忽明忽暗，照亮了整个夜空。
The lightning in the sky flickered between bright and dark, illuminating the whole night sky.
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Yes, '天空' can be used in both types of contexts without any issues.
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