The large siheyuans of these high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants often featured beautifully carved and painted roof beams and pillars and carefully landscaped gardens.
这些高官和富商的大四合院常常有精美雕刻并粉刷的横梁和柱子,而且有精心修剪的花园。
Farther from the palace and to its north and south were the commoners, merchants, artisans, and laborers.