场 (chǎng) - A place for public gatherings, events, or activities & a field, ground, arena, stage, or site

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chǎng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 土

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场 · chǎng

A place for public gatherings, events, or activities;

a field, ground, arena, stage, or site;

also used as a classifier for events or activities.

A place for public gatherings, events, or activitiesa field, ground, arena, stage, or sitealso used as a classifier for events or

Usage highlights

Sports fieldMarketAirportBattlefieldPlaygroundScene

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 家— home, private space
  • 内— inside, interior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The football match is held at the stadium (足球场).
  • The market is very lively (市场).
  • There is a performance on the stage (舞台).
  • This is a construction site (工地).

Collocations

  • Sports field(运动场)
  • Market(市场)
  • Airport(机场)
  • Battlefield(战场)
  • Playground(游乐场)
  • Scene(现场)

Idioms

  • A scene of great bustle and excitement(场面热闹)
  • To make a scene(当场出丑)
  • To dominate the scene(独擅胜场)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically, '场' referred to open, level ground for threshing grain or holding markets.
  • In modern usage, it extends to various public and specialized spaces for social, commercial, or recreational activities.
  • It also functions as a common classifier in Chinese for events, performances, or sports matches.

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