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铁塔

tiětǎ

Description

铁塔是用铁做的高塔,我们常常在电视塔或者高压电线的旁边看到它。

A 铁塔 is a tall tower made of iron, often seen next to TV towers or high-voltage power lines.

很多城市都有有名的铁塔,比如巴黎的埃菲尔铁塔。

Many cities have famous 铁塔, such as the Eiffel 铁塔 in Paris.

Meanings

铁塔tiětǎ

iron tower; steel tower (e.g. power pylon)

山上有很多输电的铁塔。

There are many transmission towers on the mountain.

铁塔tiětǎ

tall iron structure/landmark, like the Eiffel Tower

我们在铁塔下面拍了照片。

We took photos under the tower.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    铁 (iron) + 塔 (tower/pagoda), literally "iron tower".

  • Nuance

    often refers to power-line pylons, but also to famous tower landmarks.

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