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    Using 纪念碑 (jìniànbēi) to express "monument"

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    Explanation

    The noun 纪念碑 (jìniànbēi) means "monument" or "memorial." It combines 纪念 (to commemorate) and 碑 (stele/stone tablet). It refers to structures built to honor people, events, or achievements, such as historical landmarks.

    Examples

    • 广场中间有一座很高的纪念碑。

      guǎngchǎng zhōngjiān yǒu yí zuò hěn gāo de jìniànbēi.

      In the middle of the square stands a very tall monument.

    • 人们在纪念碑前献了花。

      rénmen zài jìniànbēi qián xiàn le huā.

      People laid flowers in front of the monument.

    • 这座纪念碑是为了纪念抗战英雄建造的。

      zhè zuò jìniànbēi shì wèile jìniàn kàngzhàn yīngxióng jiànzào de.

      This monument was built to commemorate the heroes of the war of resistance.

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