lhasa

• 拉萨是西藏的首府，历史上因其与外界隔绝、难以进入而被称为“禁城”或“圣城”。

A proper noun referring to the capital city of Tibet, historically known as the Forbidden City due to its former inaccessibility and isolation from outsiders.

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1. Capital city of TibetB2formal

   The capital and largest city of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China, historically known as the seat of the Dalai Lama and a major center of Tibetan Buddhism.

   拉萨

   • Lhasa is located in the Himalayas at an altitude of over 3,600 meters.
   • The Potala Palace in Lhasa was the winter residence of the Dalai Lama.
   • Many pilgrims travel to Lhasa to visit the Jokhang Temple.

2. Dog breedB1formal

   A small breed of dog with a long, heavy coat, originally bred in Tibet as a watchdog in monasteries and homes.

   拉萨犬

   • The Lhasa Apso has a long, flowing coat that requires regular grooming.
   • Lhasa Apsos were traditionally kept as watchdogs in Tibetan monasteries.
   • My neighbor has a friendly Lhasa Apso named Max.

   同义词lhasa apso