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Expressing the place name 'Tiananmen' with 天安门 (Tiān'ānmén)
Structure
天安门 + (广场/城楼)
Explanation
天安门 (Tiān'ānmén) is the proper noun for Tiananmen, the famous gate and square in the center of Beijing. It literally means "Gate of Heavenly Peace" and is one of the most recognized landmarks in China. It frequently appears in contexts related to national ceremonies and historical events.
Examples
我们明天打算去天安门广场看升旗仪式。
Wǒmen míngtiān dǎsuàn qù Tiān'ānmén Guǎngchǎng kàn shēngqí yíshì.
We plan to go to Tiananmen Square tomorrow to watch the flag-raising ceremony.
天安门是北京最著名的地标之一。
Tiān'ānmén shì Běijīng zuì zhùmíng de dìbiāo zhī yī.
Tiananmen is one of the most famous landmarks in Beijing.
每年国庆节，天安门前都会举行盛大的庆祝活动。
Měi nián Guóqìngjié, Tiān'ānmén qián dōu huì jǔxíng shèngdà de qìngzhù huódòng.
Every year on National Day, grand celebrations are held in front of Tiananmen.