River of Heaven(天河):
In Chinese, it is pronounced as: tiān hé，Written as:

In “Journey to the West,” the River of Heaven refers to a grand celestial river above, also known as the Milky Way, which serves as the moat protecting the Celestial Court. Marshal Tianpeng, later known as Zhu Bajie, commands the 80,000 sailors that guard this river, ensuring the security of the Celestial Court. In the narrative, the river is depicted as located within the Celestial Court, a residence for many celestial Immortals.
The naval forces of the River of Heaven are led by Marshal Tianpeng. In this part of the story, the River of Heaven is portrayed as a complexly managed locale, equipped with its own naval forces and Divine Generals.
In astronomy, the River of Heaven typically refers to the Milky Way, particularly the part that is visible to the naked eye in the night sky. It consists of countless stars, nebulae, and other celestial bodies forming a vast galaxy.
In Chinese mythology and literature, “River of Heaven” often denotes the Milky Way, especially in the mythological tale of the Cowherd and the Weaving Maid. In their legend, the River of Heaven separates the lovers, who are only reunited once a year on the Qixi Festival, when magpies form a bridge for them to meet.