Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tian
noun
/tiːˈɑːn/
Definition
A unit of area used in China, approximately equal to 666.67 square meters (or about 0.165 acres).
Examples
- The farmer owned fifty tian of land, which he cultivated every summer.
- In ancient texts, tian was often mentioned in relation to cosmic order.
Meaning
In agricultural contexts, ‘tian’ refers to the area used for farming or land measurement. It can also signify the concept of heaven or sky in philosophical contexts.
Synonyms
- acre
- hectare
- field
