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A Si-he-yuan (Chinese: 四合院; pinyin: sìhéyuàn；English: quadrangle dwellings) is a historical type of residence which can be commonly found in north China, most famously in Beijing. The name literally means a courtyard surrounded by four buildings. | A '''''Si-he-yuan''''' (Chinese: 四合院; pinyin: sìhéyuàn；English: quadrangle dwellings) is a historical type of residence which can be commonly found in north China, most famously in Beijing. The name literally means a courtyard surrounded by four buildings. | ||
[ | [[File:Siheyuan.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Layout of a three-yard Si-he-yuan.]] | ||
Layout of a three-yard Si-he-yuan. | |||
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'''''sound samples:''''' | |||
[http://soundcloud.com/gembolek/beijing] a middle-aged chorus | [http://soundcloud.com/gembolek/beijing] a middle-aged chorus | ||