How to Say ‘Temple of Heaven’ in Simplified Chinese
天坛
💬 Usage Tip: The word [天] means 'heaven' and [坛] means 'altar'.
🇨🇳 In China: Built in 1420, it's where emperors prayed for good harvests.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
天坛
[tiān tán]
Temple of Heaven
A complex of religious buildings in Beijing used for annual ceremonies of prayer.
天坛是北京著名的旅游景点。
The Temple of Heaven is a famous tourist attraction in Beijing.
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