Definition

1. Noun:
   • Yard (in general): A general term for the open, often hard-surfaced area around or next to a house or other building. It is a colloquial and somewhat informal way to refer to one's own yard or courtyard.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sân sướng nhiều rác rưởi quá. (There is too much rubbish in the yard.)
  • Trẻ con đang chơi đá bóng ngoài sân sướng. (The children are playing soccer out in the yard.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "sân sướng" carries a connotation of familiarity and possession, typically referring to the yard belonging to the speaker's home. It is more casual than the standard word "sân".

Variants and Related Words

• Sân (n): Yard, courtyard, court. This is the standard, neutral term.

  • sân trường (schoolyard), sân tennis (tennis court).

• Sân vườn (n): Yard and garden, grounds.

  • Khu sân vườn phía sau rất rộng. (The backyard garden area is very spacious.)

Synonyms

• Yard: An open area adjacent to a building.
• Courtyard: An open area surrounded by walls or buildings.

Notes on Usage

• "Sân sướng" is primarily used in spoken, colloquial Vietnamese. It is less common in formal writing, where "sân" or a more specific term is preferred.
• The word "sướng" here is a colloquial particle that adds a sense of informality and personal connection to the noun "sân", similar to saying "our yard" or "the yard (that we have)". It does not carry the standard meaning of "sướng" as "pleasurable".

1. Yard (nói chung)
   • Sân sướng nhiều rác rưởi quá
     There is too much rubish in the yard