孔子学院 kǒng zǐ xué yuàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. Confucius Institute, organization established internationally by the PRC, promoting Chinese language and culture

CHARACTERS

孔 kǒng opening, hole, orifice; great
子 zǐ offspring, child; fruit, seed of; 1st terrestrial branch
学 xué learning, knowledge; school
院 yuàn courtyard, yard, court; school