院子
Definition
(noun) Enclosed space in front/back of house
Examples
“小狗在院子里玩耍。”
“院子里停着一辆旧自行车。”
An old bicycle was parked in the yard.
“他把花盆搬到院子角落，免得挡路。”
He moved the flowerpot to the corner of the yard so it wouldn't be in the way.
“昨晚风大，院子里的竹竿都被吹倒了。”
The wind got so strong last night that all the bamboo poles in the yard were blown over.
“孩子们一放学，就跑进院子里找猫。”
As soon as school let out, the kids ran into the yard to look for the cat.
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