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    Referring to a "lighthouse" with 灯塔 (dēngtǎ)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 灯塔 (dēngtǎ) means "lighthouse." It refers to a tower with a bright light used to guide ships at sea. For example, 靠近灯塔 means "close to the lighthouse."

    Examples

    • 远处的灯塔在夜晚发出明亮的光。

      yuǎn chù de dēng tǎ zài yè wǎn fā chū míng liàng de guāng.

      The distant lighthouse emits a bright light at night.

    • 这座灯塔已经有一百多年的历史了。

      zhè zuò dēng tǎ yǐ jīng yǒu yī bǎi duō nián de lì shǐ le.

      This lighthouse has over a hundred years of history.

    • 渔船看到灯塔就知道快到岸了。

      yú chuán kàn dào dēng tǎ jiù zhī dào kuài dào àn le.

      When fishing boats see the lighthouse, they know they're close to shore.

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