waterside pavilion; riverside kiosk
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
waterside pavilion; kiosk built on or over water
literaryRefers to a traditional Chinese architectural structure, often found in classical gardens, that is built beside or over a pond or lake. Typically features open sides or railings to facilitate viewing the water scenery.
Yuán园
lín林
zhōng中
yǒu有
yī一
zuò座
jīng精
měi美
de的
shuǐ水
xiè榭
。
There is an exquisite waterside pavilion in the garden.
Tā他
men们
zuò坐
zài在
shuǐ水
xiè榭
lǐ里
guān观
shǎng赏
hé荷
huā花
。
They sat in the waterside pavilion admiring the lotus flowers.
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Zhè这
zuò座
shuǐ水
xiè榭
lín临
shuǐ水
ér而
jiàn建
，
fēng风
jǐng景
jí极
jiā佳
。
This waterside pavilion is built right beside the water, offering superb views.
Gǔ古
dài代
wén文
rén人
mò墨
kè客
cháng常
zài在
shuǐ水
xiè榭
zhōng中
yín吟
shī诗
zuò作
duì对
。
Ancient literati and scholars often composed poetry in waterside pavilions.