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塔
tǎ
Description
塔是一种又高又窄的建筑，很多都很老。
A 塔 is a tall and narrow building, many of which are very old.
我们可以爬上塔，看下面的城市。
We can climb up the 塔 to see the city below.
Meanings
塔tǎ
tower; pagoda
这座塔很高，很有名。
This tower is tall and famous.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a transliteration of Sanskrit 'stupa', referring to a Buddhist pagoda.
- Nuance
measure word is 座, as in 一座塔 (one tower).
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