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冲天

沖天
chōngtiān
verb #16,480

Meanings

  1. 1 to soar
  2. 2 to shoot skyward
  3. 3 towering

Examples

火焰冲天而起。
Huǒyàn chōngtiān ér qǐ.
Flames shot up into the sky.
怒气冲天。
Nùqì chōngtiān.
Burning with rage. (Lit: anger soaring to the sky)

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usage
Often used figuratively with emotions: 怒气冲天 (furious), 怨气冲天 (full of grievances), 杀气冲天 (murderous aura).

Stroke Order

冲 chōng
天 tiān