Definition
青天 literally means 'blue sky', but in historical Chinese it became a respectful term for an upright and honest magistrate — someone who brings justice as clear as the sky. You'll encounter this word in historical dramas and classical texts. The two senses are quite different, so pay attention to context.
n.
blue sky(historical) upright magistrateclean and upright official
Examples
- 青天，。Jīntiān de qīng tiān zhēn lán, méiyǒu yì duǒ yún.Today's blue sky is really blue, without a single cloud.
- ，青天。Zài gǔdài, rénmen chēng qīngguān wéi qīng tiān.In ancient times, people called honest officials 'blue sky'.
- 青天。Zhè wèi qīng tiān wèi bǎixìng zuò le hěn duō hǎo shì.This upright magistrate did many good things for the people.
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