四し合ごう院いん

noun

siheyuan; traditional Chinese courtyard house

Refers to a traditional Chinese residential compound with buildings arranged around a central courtyard. Used in Japanese contexts when discussing Chinese architecture.

• 北京ぺきんの伝でん統とう的てきな住じゅう宅たくとして、四し合ごう院いんがよく知しられている。

  Siheyuan are well known as traditional residences in Beijing.