tiān​qiú

celestial sphere

  • created sense approved 天球 · tiān​qiú · celestial sphere — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天球

    tiān​qiú

    celestial sphere

    The imaginary sphere surrounding the observer on which all stars and heavenly bodies appear to be projected; the firmament.

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · sky 球 (literal) → 球 · qiú · sphere

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  • created sense approved 天球 · tiān​qiú · ancient jade — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天球

    tiān​qiú

    ancient jade

    (literary) A type of precious ancient jade mentioned in the Classics.

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · sky 球 (literal) → 球 · qiú · fine jade

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  • created sense approved 天球 · tiān​qiú · ancient zither — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天球

    tiān​qiú

    ancient zither

    (literary) A type of ancient stringed instrument or qin.

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · sky 球 (literal) → 球 · qiú · fine jade

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