Definition
天意 refers to the concept of Heaven's will or fate in Chinese culture. It is often invoked to explain events that seem beyond human control, similar to 'destiny' or 'providence'. Unlike 'God's will' in Western contexts, 天意 is tied to an impersonal cosmic force (天) rather than a personal deity.
n.
Heaven's willfatedestiny
Examples
- 天意。Zhè yíqiè dōu shì tiān yì.All of this is Heaven's will.
- 天意。Rénmen cháng shuō tiān yì bù kě wéi.People often say that Heaven's will cannot be defied.
- 天意，。tiān yì rúcǐ, wǒmen zhǐ néng jiēshòu.Heaven's will is like this; we can only accept it.
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