great wall of china

Thân thiện

A family walks along the Great Wall of China on a sunny day.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC; it averages 6 meters in width

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Chinese Wall
• Great Wall
• Great Wall of China