Meaning of 天井
天井 means small open courtyard or patio enclosed by houses or walls in a traditional residence; skylight; opening in roof for lighting; also refers to the drainage pit below it. Pronounced tiān jǐng.
- small open courtyard or patio enclosed by houses or walls in a traditional residence
- skylight; opening in roof for lighting; also refers to the drainage pit below it
Definitions & Examples
Nǎi奶
nai奶
jiā家
de的
tiān天
jǐng井
lǐ里
zhòng种
zhe着
yī一
kē棵
guì桂
huā花
shù树
。
There is an osmanthus tree planted in the courtyard of Grandma's house.
Zhè这
gè个
sì四
hé合
yuàn院
de的
tiān天
jǐng井
suī虽
rán然
bù不
dà大
，
dàn但
cǎi采
guāng光
hěn很
hǎo好
。
Although the courtyard of this siheyuan is not large, the natural lighting is very good.
Yǔ雨
shuǐ水
shùn顺
zhe着
wū屋
yán檐
liú流
dào到
tiān天
jǐng井
lǐ里
。
Rainwater flows down the eaves into the courtyard.