ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
- 1
n.mysterious book or text from heaven
有奇特的无字天书星象图,留下了无数的不解之谜。
These unique round impressions have remained an unsolved mystery.
- 2
n.metaabstruse writing; illegible writing; double Dutch
这对我来说完全是天书。
It's all gobbledegook to me.
这封信字迹太潦草,像天书一样。
This letter is as illegible as hieroglyphics.
- 3
n.imperial edict (in ancient China)
他不敢违抗皇帝下的天书。
He dared not disobey the emperor's instructions.
Word usage
- common measure word"天书" is often matched with measure word "本".
一本天书
one book from heaven