Heaven; Providence; God · the sky above · to fly skywards · (euphemism) to die; to pass away · the previous day (or days)

shàng tiān

sh+àng·4th tonet+iān·1st tone

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Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the honored one.

天上天下，唯我独尊。

God helps those who help themselves.

上天会帮助自力更生的人。

How can I get to heaven?

我要怎么上天堂？

We had a heavy frost this morning.

今天早上天气严寒。

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