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院子

yuàn zi

HSK 4

Meaning

  • courtyard
  • garden
  • yard
  • patio

Definition

房屋前后用墙或栅栏围起来的空地，通常有门与房屋相通。

An enclosed area of ground adjacent to a building, typically with a wall or fence and a gate connecting to the house.

Usage

指住宅附近有围墙或栅栏的空地，通常用于休闲、种植或晾晒等。

Refers to an open area near a house that is enclosed by walls or fences, often used for relaxation, gardening, or drying clothes.

Examples

  • 1 我们家的院子里种了许多花。 (There are many flowers planted in our yard.)
  • 2 孩子们在院子里玩耍。 (The children are playing in the yard.)
  • 3 他在院子里晾晒衣服。 (He is hanging clothes to dry in the yard.)
  • 4 爷爷喜欢在院子里喝茶看报。 (Grandpa likes to drink tea and read newspapers in the yard.)
  • 5 院子里的石榴树结满了果实。 (The pomegranate tree in the yard is full of fruit.)

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