家园

jiā yuán

home; homeland; homestead

HSK Level 6

Example Sentences

我们必须保护我们的家园。

wǒmen bìxū bǎohù wǒmen de jiāyuán.

We must protect our homeland.

他乡虽好,但不如自己的家园。

tāxiāng suī hǎo, dàn bùrú zìjǐ de jiāyuán.

Although other places are good, they are not as good as one's own homeland.

我们应该为建设美丽的家园而努力。

wǒmen yīnggāi wèi jiànshè měilì de jiāyuán ér nǔlì.

We should work hard to build a beautiful homeland.

Synonyms

故乡 (gùxiāng)

hometown

家乡 (jiāxiāng)

hometown

Antonyms

异乡 (yì xiāng)

foreign land

他乡 (tā xiāng)

another place

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Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 家园 (jiāyuán) is composed of two characters: 家 (jiā), meaning "home" or "family", and 园 (yuán), meaning "garden" or "park". Together, these characters create a compound word that refers to one's home and the surrounding area, often including a garden or yard. The term 家园 carries a sense of belonging, comfort, and a place where one can feel at peace and connected to their roots. It is often used in a poetic or sentimental context to evoke feelings of nostalgia, warmth, and the cherished memories associated with one's home and surroundings.