pagoda
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Definition
A pagoda is a tall, many-sided building with several levels and curved roofs, usually found in East and Southeast Asia. Pagodas are often used as temples or places for religious ceremonies.
Usage & Nuances
'Pagoda' is mostly used for East and Southeast Asian architecture and is rarely applied to Western-style buildings. Commonly used in travel, history, or cultural discussions. Do not confuse with 'temple,' which is a broader religious term.
Spanish: pagodaPortuguese (BR): pagodePortuguese (PT): pagodeChinese (Simplified): 宝塔Chinese (Traditional): 寶塔Hindi: पगोडाArabic: معابد شرق آسياBengali: প্যাগোডাRussian: пагодаJapanese: 塔（パゴダ）Vietnamese: chùa tháp - tháp (kiến trúc)Korean: 파고다 - 탑(동아시아 건축)Turkish: pagodaUrdu: پگوڈا - مندر (چینی طرز کا)Indonesian: pagoda
Example Sentences
Many people take photos of the pagoda.
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Have you ever climbed to the top of a pagoda?
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At night, the lights make the pagoda glow in different colors.
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The pagoda is very tall and beautiful.
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We visited a famous pagoda in Japan.
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The city is famous for its historic wooden pagoda.
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