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B1 noun #3,000 le plus courant 6 min de lecture

家园

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At the A1 level, you can think of 家园 (jiāyuán) as a big 'home' for everyone. While you usually learn 家 (jiā) for your house, 家园 is used when we talk about the Earth or a beautiful place where many people live. For example, 'The Earth is our home' is 地球是我们的家园. It is a 'big home' word. You don't need to use it for your own bedroom or house, but it's good to recognize it in posters about nature or the environment. Just remember: 家 = my house; 家园 = our shared home/land.
At the A2 level, you will see 家园 (jiāyuán) in simple stories or news about the environment. It often appears with adjectives like 美丽 (měilì - beautiful) or 绿色 (lǜsè - green). You might learn the phrase 建设家园 (jiànshè jiāyuán), which means 'to build a home/homeland.' This is often used when people move to a new village or when they are cleaning up their neighborhood. It sounds more formal than just saying 'fixing a house.' It’s about making a place where people can live happily together.
At the B1 level, you should understand the emotional and collective nuances of 家园 (jiāyuán). It is a key word in topics like environmental protection, migration, and community service. You will encounter it in phrases like 重建家园 (chóngjiàn jiāyuán)—rebuilding homes after a natural disaster. This level requires you to distinguish 家园 from 家乡 (hometown). While 家乡 is where you are from, 家园 is the place you belong to and have a responsibility to protect. It is also used for animal habitats in nature documentaries.
At the B2 level, 家园 (jiāyuán) appears in more complex socio-political and ecological discussions. You should be able to use it metaphorically, such as in 精神家园 (jīngshén jiāyuán), which refers to a person's spiritual or cultural sanctuary. You will see it in editorials discussing urban development or the impact of globalization on local communities. At this level, you should be comfortable using it in formal writing to express a sense of shared responsibility or a deep connection to a specific territory or environment.
At the C1 level, 家园 (jiāyuán) is treated as a literary and philosophical concept. You will find it in high-level literature, where it might symbolize a lost paradise or an idealized state of being. The term is often used to discuss the 'alienation' of modern people from their 'original home.' You should understand its use in complex collocations like 守望家园 (shǒuwàng jiāyuán)—to keep watch over and protect one's heritage or land. It is a word that carries significant cultural weight regarding the Chinese concept of 'root' (根) and belonging.
At the C2 level, you should master the subtle rhetorical power of 家园 (jiāyuán). It is used in diplomatic speeches, philosophical treatises, and avant-garde literature. You might analyze how the concept of 家园 has evolved from agrarian roots to its current use in global environmental ethics. You should be able to discuss the tension between 'local homelands' and the 'global home' using this term. Mastery at this level involves using 家园 to evoke specific emotional responses or to frame arguments about sustainability, identity, and the human condition.
Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

家园 en 30 secondes

  • 家园 (jiāyuán) is a formal noun meaning 'homeland' or 'habitat,' emphasizing collective belonging.
  • It is distinct from '家' (jiā) as it refers to a broader territory or environment rather than just a house.
  • Commonly used in environmental slogans ('Protect our home') and disaster relief ('Rebuild the homeland').
  • It can also be abstract, as in 'spiritual home' (精神家园), referring to cultural or inner peace.

The term 家园 (jiāyuán) is a profound and evocative Chinese noun that transcends the simple definition of a 'house' or 'home.' At its core, it represents a place of belonging, a sanctuary, and a source of identity. Unlike the more common word 家 (jiā), which often refers to the physical structure or the immediate family unit, 家园 carries a collective and environmental weight. It suggests a broader territory—a homeland, a native land, or even the entire planet Earth as the shared habitat of humanity.

Etymological Breakdown
The character 家 (jiā) depicts a pig under a roof, symbolizing domestic stability and the historical importance of livestock in a household. The character 园 (yuán) refers to a garden, an orchard, or an enclosed piece of land. Together, they create an image of a fertile, protected space where life thrives.
Emotional Resonance
In Chinese literature and media, 家园 is frequently used in contexts of nostalgia, environmentalism, and reconstruction. It evokes feelings of responsibility and love. When we speak of 'protecting our home' (保护家园), we are not just talking about locking our front doors; we are talking about safeguarding our environment, our culture, and our shared future.
“地球是我们共同的家园，我们需要共同守护它。”
— Common environmental slogan: "Earth is our common homeland; we need to protect it together."
“灾后，人们努力重建家园。”

After the disaster, people worked hard to rebuild their homes/homeland.

“这里是候鸟迁徙的家园。”

This is the habitat (home) for migratory birds.

Scope of Meaning
1. Physical: A village or a plot of land. 2. Biological: An animal's habitat. 3. Spiritual: A mental or cultural sanctuary (精神家园). 4. Global: The Earth.
“我们要建设美丽的家园。”

We must build a beautiful homeland.

Using 家园 (jiāyuán) correctly requires understanding its collocations and the specific registers it occupies. It is predominantly a formal and literary term, often appearing in news reports, environmental speeches, and poetry. Here is a breakdown of its practical application:

1. Common Verbs (Action Pairings)

To use 家园 effectively, you must pair it with verbs that reflect care, construction, or destruction:

  • 建设 (jiànshè) - To build/construct: Used when discussing community development or national progress. Example: 建设美好家园 (Build a beautiful homeland).
  • 守护 (shǒuhù) - To guard/protect: Implies a protective, almost sacred duty. Example: 守护绿色家园 (Guard the green homeland).
  • 重建 (chóngjiàn) - To rebuild: Specifically used after natural disasters or wars. Example: 灾后重建家园 (Rebuilding homes after the disaster).
  • 毁坏 (huǐhuài) - To destroy: Used in environmental or tragic contexts. Example: 战争毁坏了他们的家园 (War destroyed their homeland).

2. Common Adjectives (Descriptive Pairings)

  • 共同的 (gòngtóng de) - Common/Shared: Often refers to Earth or a shared community.
  • 精神的 (jīngshén de) - Spiritual: Refers to one's inner world or cultural roots.
  • 绿色的 (lǜsè de) - Green/Eco-friendly: Standard in environmental discourse.

In summary, use 家园 when the scope is larger than a single apartment and the tone is serious or emotional.

The word 家园 (jiāyuán) resonates across various sectors of Chinese society. You will encounter it in the following contexts:

1. Environmental Advocacy

This is perhaps the most frequent modern usage. In documentaries (like those on CCTV-9), news articles about climate change, and public service announcements, 家园 is the standard term for the environment. You will hear phrases like “保护我们的绿色家园” (Protect our green home).

2. Disaster Relief and News Reports

When an earthquake, flood, or fire occurs, the media focuses on “重建家园” (rebuilding the homeland). This term is chosen over 家 because it emphasizes the restoration of the entire community and the people's connection to their land.

3. Literature and Music

Songs about one's hometown or the nation often use 家园 to evoke a sense of deep-rooted belonging. It carries a romanticized, nostalgic quality that 家乡 (hometown) sometimes lacks. For example, a song might mention the 'mountains and rivers of the homeland' (家园的山水).

4. Wildlife Documentaries

When discussing the habitats of pandas, tigers, or migratory birds, narrators often refer to these areas as the animals' 家园. This personifies the animals' relationship with nature, making the conservation message more poignant.

5. Philosophical and Cultural Discourse

The phrase “精神家园” (spiritual home) is common in academic and cultural discussions. It refers to the traditions, values, or intellectual pursuits that give a person a sense of peace and belonging in a modern, fast-paced world.

While 家园 (jiāyuán) is a beautiful word, learners often misapply it in everyday conversation. Here are the most frequent pitfalls:

1. Confusing '家' (jiā) with '家园' (jiāyuán)

The most common mistake is using 家园 when you simply mean your house or apartment.
Incorrect: 我现在要回我的家园。(Wǒ xiànzài yào huí wǒ de jiāyuán.)
Correct: 我现在要回家。(Wǒ xiànzài yào huí jiā.)
Reason: 家园 is too formal and broad for the daily act of going home.

2. Overusing it in Informal Settings

Using 家园 in a casual chat with friends can sound overly dramatic or 'bookish.' It’s like saying "I am returning to my ancestral domain" instead of "I'm going to my place." Save it for writing, speeches, or deep discussions.

3. Confusion with '家乡' (jiāxiāng)

While similar, 家乡 specifically means 'hometown' (where you were born/raised). 家园 is the 'land/home' you currently inhabit or the collective home of a group. You can 'build a home' (建设家园) in a new city, but your 家乡 never changes.

4. Misunderstanding '精神家园'

Some learners think 精神家园 means a 'ghost house' because 精神 (jīngshén) can relate to spirits. In this context, it strictly means 'spiritual' or 'intellectual' sanctuary.

To master 家园 (jiāyuán), you must distinguish it from its close relatives. Here is a comparison of similar terms:

家乡 (jiāxiāng)
Meaning: Hometown.
Difference: Focuses on the place of origin and childhood memories. 家园 focuses on the current living space, habitat, or the collective homeland.
故乡 (gùxiāng)
Meaning: Native land / Old home.
Difference: Even more poetic and nostalgic than 家乡. It often implies a place one has left behind long ago.
祖国 (zǔguó)
Meaning: Motherland / Fatherland.
Difference: Political and nationalistic. 家园 is more ecological, communal, or emotional.
栖息地 (qīxīdì)
Meaning: Habitat.
Difference: A scientific/biological term. 家园 is the emotional/personified way to describe an animal's habitat.

Choosing the right word depends on whether you want to sound scientific (栖息地), nostalgic (故乡), patriotic (祖国), or protective and communal (家园).

How Formal Is It?

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Exemples par niveau

1

地球是我们的家园。

Earth is our home.

Simple A is B structure.

2

我们要爱护家园。

We must take care of our home.

爱护 (take care of) + noun.

3

这里是我的家园。

This is my home/homeland.

Possessive '我的' + 家园.

4

美丽的家园。

Beautiful home/homeland.

Adjective + 的 + noun.

5

我们的家园很大。

Our home/homeland is very big.

Subject + 很 + adjective.

6

小鸟的家园在森林里。

The bird's home is in the forest.

Indicating a habitat.

7

保护家园很重要。

Protecting the home is very important.

Verb + noun as a subject phrase.

8

再见，我的家园。

Goodbye, my homeland.

Emotional address.

1

大家一起建设美好家园。

Everyone builds a beautiful home together.

建设 (build) + adjective + 家园.

2

我们要保护绿色的家园。

We must protect the green home.

Modal verb '要' + action.

3

动物们失去了家园。

The animals lost their homes.

失去 (lose) + 家园.

4

他在寻找他的精神家园。

He is looking for his spiritual home.

Abstract use of 家园.

5

这里曾经是他们的家园。

This used to be their home.

曾经 (once/used to) + 是.

6

为了家园，我们要努力。

For our home, we must work hard.

为了 (for/for the sake of) + noun.

7

这个公园是市民的家园。

This park is the citizens' home.

Metaphorical use for a public space.

8

请不要破坏我们的家园。

Please do not destroy our home.

Negative command '不要' + verb.

1

灾区人民正在努力重建家园。

People in the disaster area are working hard to rebuild their homes.

重建 (rebuild) is a common collocation.

2

环境污染威胁着人类的家园。

Environmental pollution is threatening humanity's home.

威胁 (threaten) + 家园.

3

每个人都有责任守护家园。

Everyone has a responsibility to guard the homeland.

有责任 (have responsibility) + to do something.

4

文学是他的精神家园。

Literature is his spiritual home.

A is B (metaphorical).

5

这些候鸟每年都会回到这个家园。

These migratory birds return to this home every year.

Referring to a natural habitat.

6

他离开了家乡，去寻找新的家园。

He left his hometown to find a new home.

Contrast between 家乡 and 家园.

7

保护地球家园，从我做起。

Protecting the Earth home starts with me.

Common slogan structure.

8

这个小镇是他们几代人的家园。

This small town has been the home for several generations of their family.

Indicating long-term belonging.

1

随着城市化进程，许多人的精神家园逐渐失落。

With the process of urbanization, many people's spiritual homes are gradually being lost.

Abstract noun phrase as subject.

2

我们必须采取行动，防止家园被进一步破坏。

We must take action to prevent our home from being further destroyed.

Passive voice '被' + verb.

3

这部电影探讨了人类在宇宙中寻找家园的主题。

This movie explores the theme of humanity searching for a home in the universe.

探讨 (explore) + 主题 (theme).

4

他把这片土地看作是自己的第二家园。

He regards this land as his second home.

把...看作是 (regard... as).

5

在全球化的今天，如何守望我们的文化家园？

In today's globalized world, how do we keep watch over our cultural home?

Rhetorical question.

6

森林的消失意味着无数生物失去了家园。

The disappearance of forests means countless creatures have lost their homes.

意味着 (means/implies) + clause.

7

他用毕生的精力去建设这个艺术的家园。

He spent his whole life's energy building this home of art.

用...精力去 (use energy to).

8

无论是谁，都不希望看到自己的家园沦为战场。

No matter who it is, no one wants to see their homeland turn into a battlefield.

无论...都 (no matter...).

1

在诗人的笔下，那片荒原成了他灵魂的家园。

In the poet's writing, that wasteland became the home of his soul.

Literary '在...笔下' (under the pen of).

2

这种文化认同感是构建精神家园的基石。

This sense of cultural identity is the cornerstone of building a spiritual home.

基石 (cornerstone) metaphor.

3

当家园不再是避风港，人们该何去何从？

When the homeland is no longer a safe haven, where should people go?

避风港 (safe haven) + 何去何从 (where to go/what to do).

4

他试图在现代都市的喧嚣中寻找一片心灵的家园。

He tried to find a home for the soul amidst the clamor of the modern city.

喧嚣 (clamor) + 心灵的家园.

5

保护生物多样性本质上是保护我们共同的生存家园。

Protecting biodiversity is essentially protecting our shared home for survival.

本质上 (essentially).

6

乡愁是对失去的家园的一种深切缅怀。

Nostalgia is a deep commemoration of a lost homeland.

缅怀 (commemorate/cherish memory).

7

在全球生态危机面前，没有任何国家能独善其身，因为地球是唯一的家园。

In the face of the global ecological crisis, no country can stay isolated, because Earth is the only home.

独善其身 (maintain one's integrity/stay isolated).

8

建设和谐家园需要全社会的共同参与和长期努力。

Building a harmonious home requires the participation of the whole society and long-term efforts.

和谐 (harmonious) + 参与 (participation).

1

海德格尔认为，语言是存在的家园。

Heidegger believed that language is the house of being.

Philosophical quote (Existentialism).

2

在全球化浪潮的冲击下，本土文化的家园正面临着前所未有的解构。

Under the impact of the wave of globalization, the home of local culture is facing unprecedented deconstruction.

前所未有 (unprecedented) + 解构 (deconstruction).

3

这种流离失所的状态，让他对“家园”这一概念产生了深刻的怀疑。

This state of displacement made him deeply doubt the concept of 'homeland.'

流离失所 (displaced/homeless).

4

生态批评家呼吁回归土地，重构人与自然和谐共生的家园意识。

Ecocritics call for a return to the land and a reconstruction of the consciousness of a home where humans and nature coexist harmoniously.

和谐共生 (harmonious coexistence).

5

在这部史诗巨著中，家园不仅是地理坐标，更是精神的归宿。

In this epic masterpiece, the homeland is not just a geographical coordinate, but a spiritual destination.

不仅是...更是 (not only... but also).

6

技术异化使得人类在自己创造的文明家园中感到愈发陌生。

Technological alienation makes humans feel increasingly strange in the civilized home they created.

异化 (alienation) + 愈发 (increasingly).

7

他笔下的家园往往带有某种乌托邦式的色彩，既真实又虚幻。

The homeland in his writings often carries a certain utopian color, being both real and illusory.

乌托邦式 (utopian).

8

保护文化遗产，本质上是在守护人类文明的共同家园。

Protecting cultural heritage is essentially guarding the common home of human civilization.

守护 (guard) + 共同家园.

Collocations courantes

建设家园
保护家园
重建家园
守护家园
失去家园
共同的家园
美丽的家园
绿色的家园
精神家园
文化家园

Phrases Courantes

地球家园

美好家园

毁坏家园

回归家园

保卫家园

第二家园

温馨家园

文明家园

生态家园

数字家园

Souvent confondu avec

家园 vs 家

Individual house vs. collective homeland.

家园 vs 家乡

Place of birth vs. place of belonging/habitat.

家园 vs 家庭

Family unit vs. physical/metaphorical homeland.

Expressions idiomatiques

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Structures de phrases

Comment l'utiliser

scale

Broad (village, country, planet) rather than narrow (apartment).

emotional tone

Positive, protective, and serious.

Erreurs courantes
  • Using '家园' for 'going home' (回家).
  • Using '家园' for a specific room or apartment.
  • Confusing '精神家园' with something related to ghosts.
  • Using '家园' in very casual, slang-heavy conversations.
  • Forgetting that '家园' often implies a collective group.

Astuces

Elevate Your Style

Replace '家' with '家园' in formal essays about the environment or society to sound more sophisticated.

Earth First

Remember the phrase '地球是我们的家园' as it is the most common way to hear this word.

Verb Pairings

Memorize '建设' (build) and '保护' (protect) as they are the most frequent partners for '家园'.

Tone Check

Ensure the second syllable 'yuán' has a clear rising tone to avoid confusion.

News Clues

When you hear 'jiāyuán' on the news, it usually signals a story about nature or a disaster.

Literary Nuance

In poems, '家园' often represents a lost innocence or a deep yearning for the past.

Garden Home

Think of the 'garden' (园) part to remember it's about the land, not just the house.

Don't Overuse

If you've used '家园' once, try '故土' or '家乡' to keep your writing varied.

Community

Use '家园' when discussing neighborhood improvements to sound like a responsible citizen.

Mémorise-le

Origine du mot

Contexte culturel

The 'Spiritual Home' (精神家园) is a common topic in modern literature reflecting on the loss of traditional village life.

Modern China uses 'Green Home' (绿色家园) as a core slogan for sustainability.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Amorces de conversation

"你觉得我们应该如何保护地球家园？"

"你的精神家园是什么？"

"你心目中的理想家园是什么样的？"

"如果家园被毁了，你会怎么办？"

"你把现在的城市看作是你的第二家园吗？"

Sujets d'écriture

描述你心目中最美丽的家园。

写一写关于保护环境、守护家园的想法。

你觉得书本是你的精神家园吗？为什么？

回忆一次你帮助别人重建家园（或社区）的经历。

讨论一下城市化对传统家园的影响。

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, that sounds very strange. Use '回家' (huí jiā) instead. '家园' is for homelands or habitats.

No, it is very commonly used for animals' habitats in nature documentaries.

A '精神家园' (jīngshén jiāyuán) is a place, hobby, or set of values where someone feels they truly belong or find peace.

Yes, it is much more formal than 'jiā' and is typically used in writing or formal speeches.

Yes, it is often used to refer to one's country in an emotional or environmental sense.

The standard phrase is '重建家园' (chóngjiàn jiāyuán).

Chinese nouns don't have plural forms, but context usually implies 'homes' or 'homelands'.

'Jiāxiāng' is specifically where you were born. 'Jiāyuán' is where you live and protect.

Sometimes in real estate marketing to make a housing project sound more like a community sanctuary.

Yes, some online communities call themselves a 'digital home' (数字家园).

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