Definition
院子 (yuànzi) is the courtyard or yard attached to a house — an open area that can be paved or planted. 花园 (huāyuán) specifically means a garden (usually with flowers), while 园 (yuán) is a broader term used in compounds like 公园 (park) or 植物园 (botanical garden). 院子 emphasizes the outdoor area of a home, not necessarily with plants.
noun
courtyardyard (an open outdoor area attached to a house)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 院子。Zhège yuàn zi lǐ zhòng le hěn duō huā.This yard has many flowers planted in it.
- ，院子。Xiàtiān de wǎnshang, wǒmen xǐhuan zài yuàn zi lǐ chīfàn.On summer evenings, we like to eat in the courtyard.
- 院子，。Zhège yuàn zi bú tài dà, dànshì hěn gānjìng.This yard isn't very big, but it's very clean.
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