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灯塔
dēngtǎ
Description
灯塔是海边高高的塔，晚上会发光，帮助船找到方向。
A 灯塔 is a tall tower by the sea that shines at night to help ships find their way.
人们有时也用灯塔来比喻能给人指引和希望的东西。
People sometimes use 灯塔 as a metaphor for something that gives guidance and hope.
Meanings
灯塔dēngtǎ
lighthouse
那座灯塔在夜里发出明亮的光。
The lighthouse shines brightly at night.
灯塔dēngtǎ
guiding light; beacon (figurative)
老师就像我心中的灯塔。
The teacher is like a lighthouse in my heart.
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Notes
- Etymology
灯 (lamp/light) + 塔 (tower/pagoda), literally 'light tower'.
- Nuance
literal meaning is lighthouse; often used metaphorically for guidance or hope.
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