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院里

yuànlǐ

Description

"院里"的意思是院子的里面，也可以指医院或学校这样的地方内部。

"院里" means the inside of a courtyard, and can also refer to the interior of places like hospitals or schools.

我们常说"院里有很多花"或者"他住在院里"。

We often say "院里有很多花" (There are many flowers in the courtyard) or "他住在院里" (He lives inside the courtyard).

Meanings

院里yuànlǐ

inside the yard or courtyard

院里有一棵大树。

There is a big tree in the yard.

院里yuànlǐ

inside an institution (hospital, school, etc.)

院里的医生都很忙。

The doctors in the hospital are all very busy.

Related words

院子医院学院里面门口

Notes

  • Etymology

    院 (courtyard/institution) + 里 (inside), a location noun compound.

  • Nuance

    meaning depends on context; 院 can shorten 医院, 学院, or 法院.

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