giữa trời
Definition
- Adverbial phrase:
- In the open air / outdoors: Refers to a location that is outside, uncovered, and exposed to the sky, without any roof or shelter overhead.
- In the middle of the sky: A more literal interpretation describing something positioned in the sky's expanse.
Usage Examples
- Adverbial phrase:
- Họ tổ chức buổi hòa nhạc giữa trời. (They held the concert outdoors.)
- Chiếc diều bay lơ lửng giữa trời. (The kite hovered in the middle of the sky.)
- Ngồi ăn giữa trời thật thú vị. (Eating outdoors is very enjoyable.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to emphasize exposure, vulnerability, or a lack of cover.
- Anh ta đứng giữa trời mưa. (He stood in the open rain.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngoài trời (adverbial phrase): outdoors, outside. Often more common for general "outdoor" activities.
- Sân chơi ngoài trời (Outdoor playground)
Synonyms
- Outdoors: in the open air.
- Al fresco: in the open air (especially for dining).
- Under the open sky: exposed to the sky.
Related Idioms
- Giữa trời đất: (lit. between sky and earth) can mean in the vast, open world, or feeling exposed and unsupported.
- Một mình giữa trời đất. (All alone in the wide world.)