Definition
天安门 (Tiān ān mén, 'Gate of Heavenly Peace') is the iconic gate at the northern edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, historically the main entrance to the Imperial City and now a national symbol of China. Its name carries deep historical and political weight, appearing in contexts ranging from tourism and architecture to commemorative events and political discourse.
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Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace, a historic gate in Beijing)
Examples
- 天安门。Hěn duō yóukè qù Běijīng dōu huì cānguān Tiān ān mén.Many tourists visit Tiananmen when they go to Beijing.
- 天安门。Tiān ān mén shì Zhōngguó de xiàngzhēng zhī yī.Tiananmen is one of China's symbols.
- 天安门，。Cóng Tiān ān mén qián jīngguò shí, rénmen chángcháng pāizhào.When passing by Tiananmen, people often take photos.
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