通天

tōngtiān

通天 — tōngtiān

1. so high as to reach the sky; extremely high; lofty

   那座塔高耸通天，是城里的地标。 nà zuò tǎ gāosǒng tōngtiān shì chénglǐ de dìbiāo — That tower rises up to the sky and is the city's landmark.

2. extremely skillful or extraordinary; supremely accomplished

   他的手艺通天，顾客络绎不绝。 tā de shǒuyì tōngtiān gùkè luòyìbùjué — His craftsmanship is superb; customers come one after another.

3. colloquial: having connections to the highest levels (often implying corruption or influence)

   听说那家公司靠通天关系拿到了合同。 tīngshuō nàjiā gōngsī kào tōngtiān guānxì nádào le hétóng — I heard that company obtained the contract through high‑level connections.