How to Say ‘Oriental Pearl Tower’ in Simplified Chinese
东方明珠塔
💬 Usage Tip: Remember [东方] means 'Oriental' and [明珠塔] means 'Pearl Tower'.
🇨🇳 In China: A symbol of modern Shanghai, it offers amazing city views.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
东方
[dōng fāng]
Oriental Pearl Tower
A TV tower located in Shanghai known for its distinctive architecture.
东方明珠塔是上海的地标之一。
The Oriental Pearl Tower is one of Shanghai's landmarks.
明珠
[míng zhū]
Pearl
Refers to a gem (representative of the tower's shape).
东方明珠塔的名称中包含“明珠”。
The name Oriental Pearl Tower includes the word 'Pearl'.
塔
[tǎ]
Tower
Tall structure often used for observation, TV, or radio broadcast.
东方明珠塔是一座高塔。
The Oriental Pearl Tower is a tall tower.
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