English–Chinese
“courtyard house” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsì hé yuàn
Example
摄影师在老四合院里拍了很多照片。shè yǐng shī zài lǎo sì hé yuàn lǐ pāi le hěn duō zhào piān
The photographer took many photos in the old courtyard house.
How to say “courtyard house” in Chinese
“Courtyard house” in Chinese is 四合院 (sì hé yuàn).
A home whose rooms form four sides around a shared open courtyard.
Example sentences with 四合院
政府出资修缮四合院，以保护传统建筑。zhèng fǔ chū zī xiū shàn sì hé yuàn yǐ bǎo hù chuán tǒng jiàn zhù
The government funded the renovation of courtyard houses to protect traditional architecture.
Tips for using 四合院
- In everyday Chinese, the term can cover the entire residential compound, not only the open yard, so descriptions may distinguish the rooms, gates, and central space.