HSK · Level 35
120 words
Chinese word
院
Pronunciation
Pinyinyuàn
Meaning
- nounyard
Example
我们在院里种了花。wǒ men zài yuàn lǐ zhǒng le huā
We planted flowers in the yard.
More examples
孩子们在后院玩耍。hái zi men zài hòu yuàn wán shuǎ
The children are playing in the backyard.
Core concept
An outdoor room formed by walls or buildings around an open center.
Common phrases
后院hòu yuàn
backyard
院子yuàn zi
yard
院里yuàn lǐ
in the yard
Similar words
院子yuàn zi: A small outdoor space beside a home or building for everyday activities and children's play.
花园huā yuán: A garden planted and arranged with flowers or trees for enjoyment and walks.
庭院tíng yuàn: A peaceful outdoor courtyard attached to a building, often shaped by its design and plants.
Definition in Chinese
建筑或围墙所围成的开敞空间，通常指住宅或公共建筑旁的庭院或中庭。jiàn zhù huò wéi qiáng suǒ wéi chéng de kāi chǎng kōng jiān tōng cháng zhǐ zhù zhái huò gōng gòng jiàn zhù páng de tíng yuàn huò zhōng tíng
Word origin
院 (yuàn, "courtyard") is formed from 阝 (fù, "mound") + 完 (wán, "complete"), with 阝 showing a place and 完 serving mainly as the historical sound element.
Usage tips
- The space can be paved, tiled, or planted, so grass is not required for this Chinese word to fit.