covered corridor; veranda; colonnade
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covered corridor connecting separate buildings; veranda; colonnade
An architectural term referring to a covered walkway that connects independent structures, commonly found in traditional Chinese gardens, siheyuan (courtyard houses), and classical estates. Often features open sides with railings or columns.
Sū苏
zhōu州
yuán园
lín林
zhōng中
de的
yóu游
láng廊
wān蜿
yán蜒
qū曲
zhé折
，
lián连
jiē接
zhe着
tíng亭
tái台
lóu楼
gé阁
。
The winding covered corridors in Suzhou gardens connect the various pavilions and towers.
Xià夏
tiān天
，
cūn村
mín民
men们
xǐ喜
huān欢
zuò坐
zài在
yóu游
láng廊
xià下
lā拉
jiā家
cháng常
。
In summer, the villagers enjoy sitting under the veranda chatting about everyday matters.
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Zhè这
zuò座
qīng清
dài代
gǔ古
zhái宅
de的
yóu游
láng廊
bǎo保
cún存
wán完
hǎo好
，
diāo雕
liáng梁
huà画
dòng栋
jīng精
měi美
jué绝
lún伦
。
The covered corridor of this Qing Dynasty residence is well-preserved, with exquisitely carved beams and painted rafters.
Yóu游
láng廊
de的
yī一
cè侧
zhòng种
mǎn满
le了
zǐ紫
téng藤
，
chūn春
tiān天
kāi开
huā花
shí时
měi美
bù不
shèng胜
shōu收
。
One side of the colonnade is planted with wisteria, which is breathtakingly beautiful when it blooms in spring.