校园

The Chinese word 校园 (xiàoyuán) for "campus" is a compound of two characters: 校 (xiào), meaning "school", and 园 (yuán), meaning "garden" or "park". The term 校园 is used to refer to the grounds and buildings of a school or university, including classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other facilities. It can also be used more broadly to refer to the entire school community, including students, teachers, and staff.The character 校 (xiào) has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC). It was originally used to refer to a place where people gathered to learn, such as a temple or a government office. Over time, the meaning of 校 narrowed to refer specifically to a school.The character 园 (yuán) also has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC). It was originally used to refer to a garden or park, but it has also been used to refer to other types of enclosed spaces, such as a courtyard or a cemetery.The combination of the characters 校 and 园 to form the word 校园 is a relatively recent development. The term first appeared in Chinese dictionaries in the early 20th century, and it has since become the standard way to refer to a school or university campus.