Definition
庭 is a bound form (b.f.) that serves as a root morpheme in compounds related to open spaces and halls. It can mean 'courtyard' (庭院), 'hall' (庭堂), or 'law court' (法庭). In compound words, it functions as a noun root and is not used alone as a free-standing word. The specific sense depends on the compound it appears in.
b.f.
(courtyard) in compounds like 庭院庭园(hall) in compounds like 庭堂中庭(law court) in compounds like 法庭开庭
Examples
- 。Zhège tíng yuàn zhǒng le hěn duō piàoliang de huā.This courtyard is planted with many beautiful flowers.
- 。Lǜshī yǐjīng bǎ cáiliào jiāo gěi fǎ tíng le.The lawyer has already handed the materials to the court.
- 庭。Gǔdài dà zhái de tíng táng yòng lái jiēdài zhòngyào kèrén.The hall of an ancient mansion was used to receive important guests.
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