lighthouse; beacon (figurative)
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Meanings
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lighthouse; a tall tower equipped with a powerful light source
A literal structure used for maritime navigation and safety.
Yuǎn远
chù处
de的
dēng灯
tǎ塔
zài在
hēi黑
yè夜
zhōng中
wèi为
háng航
chuán船
zhǐ指
yǐn引
fāng方
xiàng向
。
The distant lighthouse guides ships through the darkness.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
dēng灯
tǎ塔
shì是
zhòng重
yào要
de的
lì历
shǐ史
dì地
biāo标
。
This ancient lighthouse is an important historical landmark.
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Hǎi海
àn岸
jǐng警
wèi卫
duì队
fù负
zé责
wéi维
hù护
dēng灯
tǎ塔
de的
zhèng正
cháng常
yùn运
xíng行
。
The coast guard is responsible for maintaining the lighthouse's operation.