Definition
通天 is a fixed verb phrase that literally means 'to connect to heaven', but is used figuratively to describe extraordinary power, extreme degree, or having direct access to the highest authorities. It often modifies abstract nouns like 本领 (ability), 人物 (person), or 本事 (capability). As a v.p., it can function as a predicate or attributive modifier. Do not translate it literally; the English equivalent depends on context: 'all-powerful', 'matchless', 'sky-high', or 'with powerful connections'.
v.p.
(of ability) all-powerfulmatchless(of degree) exceedingly highsky-highhaving direct access to the highest authorities or top leaders
Examples
- 通天，。Tā zì rènwéi yǒu tōng de běnlǐng, qíshí búguò shì gè pǔtōng rén.He thinks he has all-powerful abilities, but in reality he's just an ordinary person.
- 通天，。Zhè jiàn ànzi shèjí tōng rénwù, yìbān rén gēnběn chā bú shàng shǒu.This case involves someone with top-level connections; ordinary people simply can't get involved.
- 通天，。Tā duì zhè cì huódòng zuò chū le tōng de gòngxiàn, wú rén néng jí.He made an exceedingly great contribution to this event, unmatched by anyone.
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