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    Referring to 'mansion' or 'large building' with 大厦 (dàshà)

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    Name + 大厦

    Explanation

    The noun 大厦 (dàshà) means 'mansion,' 'large building,' or 'edifice' and is used for grand or important structures. It frequently appears in the names of prominent buildings, such as 国会大厦 (Capitol Building) or 帝国大厦 (Empire State Building). It combines 大 (big) and 厦 (tall building).

    Examples

    • 那栋大厦有五十层，是这个城市最高的建筑。

      Nà dòng dàshà yǒu wǔshí céng, shì zhège chéngshì zuì gāo de jiànzhù.

      That building has fifty floors and is the tallest building in this city.

    • 国会大厦前面聚集了很多人。

      Guóhuì dàshà qiánmiàn jùjí le hěn duō rén.

      A large crowd gathered in front of the Capitol building.

    • 他的办公室在那栋大厦的二十楼。

      Tā de bàngōngshì zài nà dòng dàshà de èrshí lóu.

      His office is on the twentieth floor of that building.