Definition
连天 is a separable verb (离合词) with two main senses. Literally it means 'to touch the sky' or 'extend to the horizon', used to describe vast landscapes. Figuratively it means 'for several days in a row' or 'incessantly', often describing continuous rain, noise, or activity. The 连 part can separate from 天 when inserting time words or measure words (e.g., 连了几天天).
v.o.
to touch the skyto extend to the horizonfor several days in a rowincessantly
Examples
- 连天，。Yuǎnchù de dà shān lián tiān, kàn qǐlai fēicháng zhuàngguān.The distant mountains touch the sky, looking very magnificent.
- ，。Zhè yǔ yǐjīng lián le sān tiān tiān le, zhēn ràng rén xīnfán.This rain has been going on for three days straight; it's really annoying.
- ，。Tā lián tiān gōngzuò, shēntǐ dōu kuài shòu bù liǎo le.He has been working for days on end; his body can barely take it anymore.
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