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会议室 (huìyìshì) - use 办公室 for general office spaces, while 会议室 specifically refers to a conference room.
Be cautious of the tones when saying 办公室, as mispronouncing could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It is commonly used in business contexts, so it’s appropriate for both formal discussions and casual conversations about work. Note that some learners mistakenly say '工作室' (gōngzuòshì) which refers to a studio or workshop, not an office.
As an HSK Level 3 word, 办公室 connects with other workplace-related vocabulary such as 工作 (gōngzuò, work) and 职业 (zhíyè, profession). Focus on using it in sentences that describe work activities or environments to reinforce your understanding.
Learners often confuse 办公室 with 会议室 (huìyìshì), which means 'meeting room'. For example, saying '我在会议室工作' (wǒ zài huìyìshì gōngzuò) would be incorrect for stating 'I work in the office.' The correct phrase is '我在办公室工作' (wǒ zài bàngōngshì gōngzuò).
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How to say office in Chinese
“office” in Chinese is办公室
办公室 (bàngōngshì) refers to an office, a place where professional work is conducted. It can denote a physical workspace, a business premises, or an administrative bureau. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing work environments.
When to use 办公室
Be cautious of the tones when saying 办公室, as mispronouncing could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It is commonly used in business contexts, so it’s appropriate for both formal discussions and casual conversations about work. Note that some learners mistakenly say '工作室' (gōngzuòshì) which refers to a studio or workshop, not an office.
办公室 or something close to it
会议室 (huìyìshì) - use 办公室 for general office spaces, while 会议室 specifically refers to a conference room.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 办公室 with 会议室 (huìyìshì), which means 'meeting room'. For example, saying '我在会议室工作' (wǒ zài huìyìshì gōngzuò) would be incorrect for stating 'I work in the office.' The correct phrase is '我在办公室工作' (wǒ zài bàngōngshì gōngzuò).
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Grammar Patterns of 办公室
办公室 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他不是在____，就是在实验室。
He is either in the office or in the lab.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 办公室
办公室 refers to a traditional office setting for administrative work, while 工作室 typically means a studio or workshop, often used for creative or technical work.
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