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Referring to a 'large building' with 大楼 (dàlóu)
Structure
Modifier + 大楼
Explanation
大楼 (dàlóu) means 'large building' or 'edifice' and refers to a sizable, multi-story structure. It is commonly used in both everyday and formal contexts to describe office buildings, apartment towers, and landmark structures. It often appears with a modifier describing the building's function or distinguishing feature.
Examples
公司刚搬进了市中心的一栋新大楼。
Gōngsī gāng bān jìn le shì zhōngxīn de yī dòng xīn dàlóu.
The company just moved into a new building in the city center.
这栋大楼有三十层，是附近最高的建筑。
Zhè dòng dàlóu yǒu sānshí céng, shì fùjìn zuì gāo de jiànzhù.
This building has thirty floors and is the tallest structure in the area.
办公大楼的电梯今天坏了，大家只能走楼梯。
Bàngōng dàlóu de diàntī jīntiān huài le, dàjiā zhǐ néng zǒu lóutī.
The elevator in the office building broke down today, so everyone had to take the stairs.