No. 8,775 in Russian
поднебесной
"Under the heavens" or "celestial realm."
In a sentence
Культура поднебесной fascinates those who explore it.
The culture of the Celestial Empire fascinates those who explore it.
In this sentence, the word 'поднебесной' refers to 'the Celestial Empire', which is a poetic and historical designation for China, used to evoke the grandeur and cultural richness of this country.
Горы возвышаются к поднебесной, создавая величественный пейзаж.
The mountains rise toward the heavens, creating a majestic landscape.
Here, 'поднебесной' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'the heavens' or 'sky', emphasizing the lofty nature of the mountains.
Мы живем поднебесной; это напоминает нам о нашем месте в мире.
We live under the heavens; this reminds us of our place in the world.
In this instance, 'поднебесной' metaphorically refers to the overarching heavens or cosmos, highlighting a philosophical reflection on our existence.
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