院
courtyard; institution; college; hospital; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesnoun
courtyard; yard; courtyard yard
Often used in colloquial speech with the suffix 儿, refers to enclosed open space around or between buildings.
There is a tall Chinese parasol tree planted in the courtyard.
My family has a small yard for drying grain.
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Siheyuan is a traditional residential housing style in Beijing.
After school, children often play in the yard.
Grandma planted a few pots of Chinese rose in the small yard.
noun
institution; organization; official building
formalUsed for formal government agencies, cultural venues, and public service locations.
He works as a judge at the court.
The State Council is the highest administrative organ in China.
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This research institute has many top-tier researchers.
We went to the museum to see the exhibition over the weekend.
This cinema is showing a new sci-fi movie right now.
noun
college; academy; higher education school
Refers to post-secondary educational institutions, often part of a university.
He was admitted to the computer science program at a university.
This institution is famous for training medical professionals.
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Normal universities have sent a large number of excellent teachers to primary and secondary schools.
He graduated from a top domestic art academy.
Vocational colleges train a lot of practical technical talents.
noun
hospital
Used to refer to medical treatment facilities, often paired with verbs like 住 (admit) and 出 (discharge).
Mom was hospitalized for a week due to illness.
Grandpa needs to rest at home for a while after being discharged from the hospital.
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The pediatrics department of this hospital has a very good reputation.
She works as the head nurse at the hospital.
We need to make an appointment for the hospital's registration service.
noun
surname Yuan
A common Chinese surname, pronounced with the fourth tone.
Mr. Yuan is the Chinese teacher at our school.
The Yuan family has a long history in this local area.