Definition
天桥 (Tiān qiáo) has two distinct meanings: it is the name of a historic area in Beijing famous for folk performances and street culture, and it also refers to a pedestrian footbridge (overhead bridge). The place name is capitalized and refers specifically to that area.
noun
(place name) Tianqiaoan area in Beijing known for its folk culture and entertainment historyoverhead bridgefootbridge
Examples
- 天桥。Tiān qiáo shì lǎo Běijīng mínjiān yìshù de xiàngzhēng.Tianqiao is a symbol of old Beijing's folk arts.
- 天桥。Wǒmen zǒu Tiān qiáo guò mǎlù ba.Let's cross the street using the footbridge.
- 天桥。Hěnduō yóukè qù Tiān qiáo kàn xiàngsheng biǎoyǎn.Many tourists go to Tianqiao to watch crosstalk performances.
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