九霄 jiǔ xiāo — ninth heaven; highest heaven; empyrean
九霄
jiǔ xiāo
Definitions
- ninth heaven; highest heaven; empyrean
More definitions
zdic(汉典)
- 天空的最高处。
- 道家指仙人居住的地方。
- 比喻皇帝的居所。
- 借指皇帝。
ExtDict
- 天空的最高处,泛指极高或极远的地方:豪情冲~。
Examples
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他的名声直上九霄,无人不晓。
His fame soared to the highest heavens; no one didn't know it.
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火箭冲上九霄,把卫星送入轨道。
The rocket shot up to the ninth heaven, putting the satellite into orbit.
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鸟儿一声长鸣,仿佛要直抵九霄。
The bird's long cry seemed to reach the empyrean.