Meaning of siheyuan | Babel Free
/ˌsə.həˈjɛn/Definitions
A traditional type of Chinese residence consisting of four houses with a courtyard in the middle; a Chinese quadrangle.
Examples
“Traditional ssu ho yuan, the former homes of courtiers, both mission dwellings consisted of clusters of single-storied, gray-tiled pavilions built around shady courtyards adorned with rock gardens, lotus pools, and ancient fruit trees.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.