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天桥
tiān qiáo
Meaning
- pedestrian bridge
Definition
城市中供行人跨越道路的桥；也指北京天桥地区，曾是民间艺术表演的聚集地。
A pedestrian bridge over a road; also refers to the Tianqiao area in Beijing, historically a gathering place for folk art performances.
Usage
作为名词使用，可指具体的天桥建筑，也可指代北京的天桥文化区域。
Used as a noun, referring to an actual pedestrian bridge or the cultural area of Tianqiao in Beijing.
Examples
- 1 过马路请走天桥，注意安全。 (Please use the pedestrian bridge to cross the road and stay safe.)
- 2 北京天桥曾经是民间艺人的聚集地，有很多传统表演。 (Beijing's Tianqiao was once a gathering place for folk artists with many traditional performances.)
- 3 这座天桥的设计很独特，成了城市的标志性建筑。 (The design of this pedestrian bridge is unique, making it an iconic landmark of the city.)
- 4 天桥下的夜市非常热闹，卖各种小吃。 (The night market under the pedestrian bridge is very lively, selling various snacks.)
- 5 老北京的天桥文化是宝贵的非物质文化遗产。 (The Tianqiao culture of old Beijing is a valuable intangible cultural heritage.)
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