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March 24, 2026
公园(公園)gōngyuán(gong1yuan2)
公园 (gōngyuán) refers to a public park, a space designed for recreational activities and relaxation. These parks are common in urban areas and often feature green spaces, playgrounds, and walking paths, making them ideal for leisure and social gatherings.
Frequency#1304DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
Public parks are an essential part of Chinese urban life, serving as community hubs where families gather, children play, and elderly people practice tai chi. They often host cultural events and festivals, highlighting their role in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Think of 公 (gōng) as 'public' and 园 (yuán) as 'garden.' Imagine a public garden where everyone gathers to relax and enjoy nature. The pronunciation 'gōngyuán' can be remembered by visualizing a group of friends (公) enjoying a picnic in a beautiful garden (园).
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广场 (guǎngchǎng) - use 公园 for green recreational spaces, while 广场 refers to open squares often used for events.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 公 (gōng) as 'public' and 园 (yuán) as 'garden.' Imagine a public garden where everyone gathers to relax and enjoy nature. The pronunciation 'gōngyuán' can be remembered by visualizing a group of friends (公) enjoying a picnic in a beautiful garden (园).
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone; '公' is pronounced with a high level tone (gōng) while '园' has a rising tone (yuán). A common mistake is to confuse '公园' with '花园' (huāyuán), which means 'flower garden.' Use '公园' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to a public park.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 公园 connects with other terms related to leisure and nature, such as '玩' (to play) and '散步' (to take a walk). Focus on using it in sentences to describe activities you do in a park.
Cultural Note
Public parks are an essential part of Chinese urban life, serving as community hubs where families gather, children play, and elderly people practice tai chi. They often host cultural events and festivals, highlighting their role in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 公园 with other types of parks. For example, saying '我去花园' (wǒ qù huāyuán) when they mean a public park is incorrect; it should be '我去公园' (wǒ qù gōngyuán).
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Grammar Patterns of 公园
公园 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Families of six or seven are the norm in Borough Park.
Cultural Notes for 公园
🏮Cultural insight
Public parks are an essential part of Chinese urban life, serving as community hubs where families gather, children play, and elderly people practice tai chi. They often host cultural events and festivals, highlighting their role in Chinese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 公园
It is pronounced as 'gōngyuán', with '公' in a high level tone and '园' in a rising tone.
公园 refers to a public park for recreation, while 花园 specifically means a flower garden, usually more private.
Yes, 公园 is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.
