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    Referring to 'museum' with 博物馆 (bówùguǎn)

    Description & Modification
    Location & Position

    Structure

    Modifier + 博物馆

    Explanation

    The word 博物馆 (bówùguǎn) means "museum" and refers to a public institution that collects and displays artifacts, art, or historical objects. It is formed from 博物 (extensive knowledge/objects) and 馆 (building). For example, 国家博物馆 means "national museum."

    Examples

    • 故宫博物馆每年吸引数百万游客。

      gùgōng bówùguǎn měinián xīyǐn shù bǎi wàn yóukè.

      The Palace Museum attracts millions of tourists every year.

    • 孩子们最喜欢去自然博物馆看恐龙化石。

      háizimen zuì xǐhuān qù zìrán bówùguǎn kàn kǒnglóng huàshí.

      Children love going to the natural history museum to see dinosaur fossils the most.

    • 这家博物馆的门票是免费的。

      zhè jiā bówùguǎn de ménpiào shì miǎnfèi de.

      Admission to this museum is free.

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