HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
院 — courtyard
- Reading
- yuàn
- Meaning
- courtyard; institution
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
院 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is yuàn and it means courtyard; institution. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
院 appears in everyday chinese words such as 医院 (hospital), 住院 (be hospitalized) and 出院 (be discharged).
Chinese words containing 院
Frequently asked questions
What does 院 mean in Chinese?
院 means courtyard; institution in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 院 read?
院 is read yuàn. Reading it inside real words — 医院 and 住院 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 院 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 院 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 院 in a word?
A common word containing 院 is 医院 (yī yuàn) — "hospital". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 院 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 院 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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