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    Expressing "mural" with 壁画 (bìhuà)

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    Explanation

    The noun 壁画 (bìhuà) means "mural" or "wall painting" and refers to artwork painted directly on walls or ceilings. It is often used when discussing historical sites, archaeological discoveries, or artistic heritage. The word combines 壁 (wall) and 画 (painting).

    Examples

    • 敦煌的壁画闻名世界。

      Dūnhuáng de bìhuà wénmíng shìjiè.

      The murals of Dunhuang are famous worldwide.

    • 考古队在古墓里发现了精美的壁画。

      Kǎogǔ duì zài gǔmù lǐ fāxiàn le jīngměi de bìhuà.

      The archaeological team discovered exquisite murals in the ancient tomb.

    • 这座教堂的壁画已经有五百年历史了。

      Zhè zuò jiàotáng de bìhuà yǐjīng yǒu wǔbǎi nián lìshǐ le.

      The murals in this church are already five hundred years old.

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