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tháp

Pronunciation Northern /tʰaːp˧˥/ Central /tʰa̰ːp˩˧/ Southern /tʰaːp˧˥/
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Noun
a tower
Noun
a pagoda

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a tower

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
a tower Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

A tower is a tall structure, often much taller than it is wide, designed for purposes such as observation, communication, or as a landmark.

vi Tòa tháp cao này được dùng để phát sóng truyền hình.

en This tall tower is used for television broadcasting.

a pagoda

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
a pagoda Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme PlacesTag

A pagoda is a tiered tower with multiple eaves, often found in Buddhist temples, used for worship or as a repository for sacred relics.

vi Chúng tôi đi tham quan tháp cổ trong chùa.

en We visited the ancient pagoda tower in the temple.

temple complex

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
temple complex Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

In certain contexts, this term refers to a temple or a complex of religious structures characterized by its spiritual significance and unique architectural style.

vi Khu tháp cổ mang đậm dấu ấn kiến trúc xưa.

en The ancient temple-tower complex bears a strong mark of old architecture.

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thập / thạp / thắp / thấp …
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đồng tháp / kim tự tháp / đồng tháp mười / tháp dân số …
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