pavilion; gazebo; kiosk
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pavilion; gazebo; kiosk; a small open structure with a roof for rest or viewing
Commonly found in parks, gardens, scenic spots, and traditional Chinese architecture. Distinct from larger buildings like 楼 (tower) or 阁 (pavilion with multiple stories).
Wǒ我
men们
zài在
hú湖
xīn心
de的
tíng亭
zi子
lǐ里
hē喝
chá茶
chéng乘
liáng凉
。
We drank tea and enjoyed the cool air in the pavilion at the center of the lake.
Zhè这
zuò座
liù六
jiǎo角
tíng亭
shì是
Qīng清
dài代
liú留
xià下
lái来
de的
gǔ古
jiàn建
zhù筑
。
This hexagonal pavilion is an ancient building left from the Qing Dynasty.
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Lù路
biān边
yǒu有
gè个
bào报
kān刊
tíng亭
，
wǒ我
qù去
mǎi买
zhāng张
bào报
zhǐ纸
。
There is a news kiosk by the roadside; I'm going to buy a newspaper.