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    Using 院子 (yuànzi) to express "courtyard"

    Location & Position

    Structure

    院子 + 里 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    院子 (yuànzi) means "courtyard" or "yard" and refers to an open space enclosed by walls or buildings, typically part of a traditional Chinese residence. It is commonly used when describing the layout of homes, temples, or other buildings.

    Examples

    • 奶奶家的院子里种了很多花。

      Nǎinai jiā de yuànzi lǐ zhòng le hěn duō huā.

      Many flowers are planted in the yard at Grandma's house.

    • 孩子们在院子里追着跑。

      Háizimen zài yuànzi lǐ zhuī zhe pǎo.

      The children are chasing each other around the yard.

    • 这个四合院的院子特别宽敞。

      Zhège sìhéyuàn de yuànzi tèbié kuānchang.

      The courtyard of this siheyuan is especially spacious.

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