"homestead" in Chinese (Simplified)
农庄祖宅
Definition
“Homestead” 指的是一个乡村的住宅及其周围的土地，通常用于种植或作为家庭住宅。也可以指过去政府分给移民的土地，尤其是在美国。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Homestead” 多用于历史和法律语境，尤其是在美国西进运动时。现代口语很少用于一般农村家庭，现代说“农场”或“农舍”。也可指祖传的家宅土地。
Examples
The family has lived on the homestead for five generations.
这个家庭在**农庄**已经生活了五代人。
They built their own homestead in the countryside.
他们在乡村建了自己的**农庄**。
In 1862, many people moved west to claim a homestead.
1862年，许多人向西迁徙去领取**农庄**土地。
Their old homestead is full of childhood memories for the whole family.
他们的老**农庄**充满了全家人的童年回忆。
After retiring, she decided to move back to the family homestead and enjoy a quiet life.
退休后，她决定搬回家族的**祖宅**，过安静的生活。
The land around our homestead is perfect for growing vegetables and keeping chickens.
我们**农庄**周围的土地非常适合种菜和养鸡。