great wall of china
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A monumental defensive structure: The Great Wall of China is a very long, ancient wall built for protection. It is a specific, unique historical and architectural landmark in northern China.
Usage
- The term "Great Wall of China" is used as the official name for this specific structure. It functions as a singular, proper noun.
- It is commonly used to discuss history, architecture, tourism, and Chinese culture.
Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Many tourists dream of visiting the Great Wall of China.
- The Great Wall of China is one of the most recognizable symbols of the country.
- Historians study the construction methods of the Great Wall of China.
Advanced Usage
- "the Great Wall": In context, it is often shortened to "the Great Wall" when it is clear the reference is to China's wall.
- We hiked along a restored section of the Great Wall.
Variants and Related Words
- Great Wall (n): The common shortened form of the full name.
Synonyms
- Chinese Wall (n): A less common synonym.
- Fortification (n): A general term for a defensive wall or structure, of which the Great Wall is a specific, famous example.
Related Phrases
- A great wall of [something] (idiom): This is a metaphorical phrase, not a reference to the structure itself. It describes a very strong barrier or division.
- There was a great wall of silence between the two former friends.
Noun
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a fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC; it averages 6 meters in width
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