大棚

• Pinyin: dà péng
• Hanzi breakdown: 大 = big; 棚 = 木 + 朋 (shed, awning)

Meaning

Greenhouse; polytunnel; large shed. A noun referring to a large covered structure used for growing crops or housing activities.

Most commonly refers to agricultural greenhouses for growing vegetables year-round. Can also mean large temporary shelters or covered venues for markets and events.

Examples

1. 北方冬天全靠大棚蔬菜，要不然根本吃不到新鲜青菜。 In northern winters, people rely entirely on greenhouse vegetables — otherwise there'd be no fresh greens.
2. 农民在大棚里种植反季节水果，利润比露天种植高得多。 Farmers grow off-season fruits in greenhouses, making much higher profits than open-field farming.
3. 他们在空地上搭了个大棚，准备办一场户外婚礼。 They set up a large tent on the open ground to hold an outdoor wedding.

Usage Guide

Context: agriculture, events

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 这些番茄都是大棚里种的。(These tomatoes were all grown in greenhouses.)
• 大棚种植能延长生长季节。(Greenhouse farming can extend the growing season.)

Don't Say

• 我住在大棚里 (大棚 is for agriculture or temporary structures — for homes, use 房子 or 公寓)

Origin & History

Compound of 大 (big) + 棚 (shed, awning). Together meaning a large covered shelter.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal