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20 19 June CET-6 Translation Simulation: Two Yards

Please translate the following passage into English:

Siheyuan, also known as Siheyuan, is a traditional building in China. Siheyuan is a courtyard surrounded by houses. Generally speaking, there are more houses in big quadrangles. Beijing quadrangle is the most typical quadrangle, and it can be regarded as a real quadrangle. Beijing quadrangles are spacious and sunny. In addition to Beijing, quadrangles are also the main living form in other places in northern China. Due to the differences in climate, building materials, cultural traditions and other factors, quadrangles in different regions will also show different characteristics.

Reference translation:

Siheyuan, also called Siheyuan, is a traditional building in China. There are rooms on all sides of the quadrangle, which completely surround the courtyard. Generally speaking, the bigger the residential area, the more rooms there are. Beijing quadrangle is the most typical quadrangle, which is generally considered to be a real quadrangle. The courtyards in Beijing are spacious and bright. Besides Beijing, quadrangles are also the main living form in some places in northern China. The characteristics of quadrangles vary with climate, building materials and cultural traditions.

Please translate the following passage into English:

Siheyuan is the most important traditional residential form in China. Rich in quantity and widely distributed, it is deeply loved by Han, Manchu, Bai and other minorities. Most houses use wooden frames. The main house is located on the north-south central axis, and its wings are located on both sides of the courtyard. The elders of the family live in the main house, and the rooms of the younger generation are in the wings. Women live in the inner court. Guests and footmen live in the outer court. This distribution conforms to feudal laws and regulations. Siheyuan is spread all over the country, but due to different natural conditions and lifestyles, it has formed its own characteristics. The quadrangles in Beijing are the most representative.

Reference translation:

Siheyuan is the most important form of traditional residence in China. It is large in number and widely distributed, and is popular among Han, Manchu, Bai and other ethnic minorities. Most houses are made of wood. The main building is built on the north-south central axis, with a wing on each side. The elders in the family live in the main room, and the side room is the bedroom of the younger generation. Women live in the inner court. Guests and footmen live in the outer court. This distribution is in line with feudal laws and regulations. Siheyuan are all over the towns and villages in China, but each has its own characteristics due to its own natural conditions and different lifestyles. The quadrangles in Beijing are the most representative.