Definition
幼稚园 is a regional term for 'kindergarten' used primarily in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and some overseas Chinese communities, while mainland China typically uses 幼儿园. You can use it the same way as 幼儿园 in sentences about preschool education, but be aware of the regional difference.
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kindergarten (used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and overseas Chinese communities)
Examples
- ，幼稚园。Wǒ mèimei jīnnián sān suì, xià gè yuè kāishǐ shàng yòu zhì yuán.My younger sister is three years old and will start kindergarten next month.
- 幼稚园，。Zhè suǒ yòu zhì yuán de shèshī hěn hǎo, yǒu hěn duō wánjù.This kindergarten has good facilities and lots of toys.
- 幼稚园。Táiwān de yòu zhì yuán tōngcháng jiāo xiǎopéngyou jiǎndān de Yīngwén hé shùxué.Kindergartens in Taiwan usually teach young children simple English and math.
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