tit3 taap3鐵塔铁塔
Jyutpingtit3 taap3
Yaletit taap
Definition
A tall tower made of iron or steel.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large, skeletal structures made of metal, most famously associated with the Eiffel Tower. It is rarely used for modern skyscrapers or concrete buildings, which are usually called 大廈 or 高樓. When describing a generic tower, 塔 is more common, but 鐵塔 emphasizes the industrial or metallic construction.
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zo2座jóExamples
The Eiffel Tower is really very tall.
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