No. 3,128 in Chinese
万丈
"万丈" means "extremely high" or "immeasurably deep."
In a sentence
他站在万丈深渊的边缘。
He stood on the edge of a ten-thousand-fathom abyss.
This sentence uses "万丈" metaphorically to describe the immense depth of an abyss, emphasizing its vastness and extreme nature.
高耸的山峰万丈高。
The towering mountains are ten thousand zhang tall.
In this sentence, "万丈" is applied to denote the grand height of the mountains, reflecting a majestic and awe-inspiring physical scale.
她的热情如万丈光芒，温暖人心。
Her enthusiasm is like ten-thousand-fathom radiance, warm and touching.
Here, the term "万丈" is employed figuratively to depict the boundless and intense nature of her enthusiasm, likening it to radiant light capable of reaching and warming others.
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