Tiananmen Square

geographical name

Tian·​an·​men Square ˈtyen-ˈän-ˈmən How to pronounce Tiananmen Square (audio)
vast open square in the center of Beijing, China, dating from 1651

Note: Tiananmen Square, which on occasion has been the site of massive demonstrations, is bordered by the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen) built in the early 15th century, The Great Hall of the People where the National People's Congress meets, the national museums of China, and the Mao Zedong mausoleum.

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“Tiananmen Square.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tiananmen%20Square. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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