場 (chǎng) - Field — an open area of land & a place where events happen

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場 · chǎng

Field — an open area of land;

a place where events happen;

a venue for activities;

a scene or setting;

a measure word for events, performances, or sports.

Field — an open area of landa place where events happena venue for activities

Usage highlights

Sports fieldMarketplaceBattlefieldScene/situationAirportWorkplace

Synonyms

  • 地— ground, land (more general)
  • 场所— place, location
  • 场地— venue, site

Antonyms

  • 室— indoor, room (contrasts with open field)
  • 内— inside, interior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We played on the sports field (运动场).
  • The concert venue was crowded (演唱会场地).
  • There was a scene of celebration (庆祝场面).
  • He attended three meetings (三场会议).

Collocations

  • Sports field(运动场)
  • Marketplace(市场)
  • Battlefield(战场)
  • Scene/situation(场面)
  • Airport(机场)
  • Workplace(职场)

Idioms

  • A scene of great joy(欢天喜地的场面)
  • To make a scene(当场出丑)
  • To dominate the scene(独霸一方)
  • A battlefield of life(人生如战场)
  • To steal the show(抢尽风头)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used for agricultural fields and marketplaces, reflecting communal gathering spaces.
  • In modern usage, extends to any venue for social, commercial, or competitive activities.
  • As a measure word, it quantifies events with a sense of occasion or duration.

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