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tian

/tɑɪən/ noun · British & US

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What does tian mean?

noun

A heavenly or divine being in Chinese mythology; a heavenly or divine realm in Chinese philosophy.

Example

"The emperor was said to have been chosen by the tian."

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Words that share this root

Tian (Chinese mythology)Tian (Chinese philosophy)Heaven (religion)Divine (religion)

What's another word for tian?

heaven deity divine being celestial supreme being

What's the opposite of tian?

earthly mortal human

Rhymes with tian

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