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场 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
场chánglarge place used for a specific purposeHSK 4, unknown, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chángthreshing floorHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chángclassifier for events and happenings: spell, episode, boutHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chángstageHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chángscene (of a play)HSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chángclassifier for sporting or recreational activitiesHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chángclassifier for number of examsHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chángfield, open space; market, square; stageHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chǎnglarge place used for a specific purposeHSK 4, unknown, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chǎngthreshing floorHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chǎngclassifier for events and happenings: spell, episode, boutHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chǎngstageHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chǎngscene (of a play)HSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chǎngclassifier for sporting or recreational activitiesHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chǎngclassifier for number of examsHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
场chǎngfield, open space; market, square; stageHSK 4, q, 6 strokes, radical 土, rank #326, Medium
chǎng(chang3)
primary
 T3
  1. 1large place used for a specific purpose
  2. 2threshing floor
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March 24, 2026

场(場)chǎng(chang3)

The character 场 (cháng) primarily refers to a large space designated for specific activities, such as a stage, a playing field, or an open market. It is also used as a classifier for events and occurrences, indicating a particular instance or episode, making it versatile in various contexts.

Strokes6Radical土Frequency#326DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, various '场' (cháng) settings, such as the '集市场' (market square), play a vital role in community life, often serving as venues for festivals and gatherings that reflect local traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand stage (场) where a dramatic play unfolds. The character resembles a large open area (the top box) with a platform (the bottom horizontal line) where events happen. Picture the excitement of each performance in this space to remember 'cháng'!

Meanings of 场

chǎng(chang3)
primary
1large place used for a specific purpose
2threshing floor
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About 场

场Simplified
場Traditional
6Strokes
土Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#326Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2YCTL3HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 场

Quick Contrast

场 (chǎng) vs 地 (dì) — use 场 for specific designated spaces or events, while 地 refers more generally to ground or area.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 场 (cháng) with its homophone 场 (chǎng), which can refer to a physical location. Common collocations include '比赛场' (competition ground) and '演出场' (performance venue). The tone is crucial; mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 4, 场 connects well with other words related to events, activities, and space, helping learners expand their vocabulary in contexts like sports and performances. Focus on using it in sentences that describe specific events or locations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 场 (cháng) with 場 (chǎng) in writing or pronunciation. For example, saying '我去比赛场' (I go to the competition field) instead of '我去比赛场' (I go to the competition ground) can lead to incorrect meanings.

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Etymology of 场

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 昜 represents the sound. The simplified character 场 was adapted from the cursive form of the traditional character 場.

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earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)昜
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Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 昜 represents the sound. The simplified character 场 was adapted from the cursive form of the traditional character 場.

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half昜 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 场?

Decomposition of 场

IDS Structure⿰土勿
场Full Character
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土Tu3
left
勿wu4
right
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Which of these is a component of 场?

How to say large place used for a specific purpose in Chinese

“large place used for a specific purpose” in Chinese is场cháng

The character 场 (cháng) primarily refers to a large space designated for specific activities, such as a stage, a playing field, or an open market. It is also used as a classifier for events and occurrences, indicating a particular instance or episode, making it versatile in various contexts.

When to use 场

Be careful not to confuse 场 (cháng) with its homophone 场 (chǎng), which can refer to a physical location. Common collocations include '比赛场' (competition ground) and '演出场' (performance venue). The tone is crucial; mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

场 or something close to it

场 (chǎng) vs 地 (dì) — use 场 for specific designated spaces or events, while 地 refers more generally to ground or area.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 场 (cháng) with 場 (chǎng) in writing or pronunciation. For example, saying '我去比赛场' (I go to the competition field) instead of '我去比赛场' (I go to the competition ground) can lead to incorrect meanings.

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场

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Grammar Patterns of 场

场 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 8 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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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

昨天下了一____大雨。

There was a heavy rain yesterday.

Example Sentences for 场 (10)

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1
从务实角度来说，音乐电视网的生存依赖于把年轻人市场卖给广告商。

cóng wù shí jiǎo dù lái shuō， ， yīn lè diàn shì wǎng de shēng cún yī lài yú bǎ nián qīng rén shì cháng mài gěi guǎng gào。

Pragmatically, MTV's survival depends on selling the youth market to advertisers.
2
每场初赛的获胜者进入决赛。

měi cháng chū sài de huò shèng zhě jìn rù jué sài。

The winner of each preliminary goes through to the final.
3
各家经营各自的农场，收获各自的劳动成果。

gè jiā jīng yíng gè zì de nóng cháng， ， shōu huò gè zì de láo dòng chéng。

Each family farms individually and reaps the benefit of its labor.
4
飞机获准降落于不伦瑞克的格林科机场。

fēi jī huò zhǔn jiàng luò yú bù lún ruì kè de gé lín kē jī cháng。

The plane had been cleared for landing at Brunswick's Glynco Airport.
5
你要是打算改造阁楼，这些地址会派上用场。

nǐ yào shì dǎ suàn gǎi zào gé lóu， ， zhè xiē dì zhǐ huì pài shàng yòng。

If you're converting your loft, these addresses will be useful.
6
你应该考虑将旅程分为几段，中途在机场旅馆稍作停留。

nǐ yīng gāi kǎo lǜ jiāng lǚ chéng fēn wéi jī duàn， ， zhōng tú zài jī cháng lǚ guǎn shāo zuò tíng。

You should consider breaking the journey with intermediate stopovers at airport hotels.
7
他们最终的目标是为匈牙利建立起市场经济体制。

tā mén zuì zhōng de mù biāo shì wéi xiōng yá lì jiàn lì qǐ shì cháng jīng jì tǐ zhì。

Their ultimate aim was a market economy for Hungary.
8
圣犹大教堂是做礼拜的公共场所.

shèng yóu dà jiào táng shì zuò lǐ bài de gōng gòng cháng suǒ.

St Jude's church is a public place of worship.
9
卡姆登市场是周末的最佳去处。

kǎ mǔ dēng shì cháng shì zhōu mò de zuì jiā qù chǔ。

Camden Market is the place to be on a Saturday or Sunday.
10
农场主俱乐部是为农业界人士创办的组织。

nóng cháng zhǔ jù lè bù shì wéi nóng yè jiè rén shì chuàng bàn de zǔ zhī。

The Farmers' Club is an organisation for people involved in agriculture.

Word Family of 场

Words Containing This Character20
场chǎngstage場
市场shìchǎngmarketplace市場
现场xiànchǎng(on) the spot現場
机场jīchǎngairport機場
在场zàichǎngto be present在場
广场guǎngchǎngplaza廣場
农场nóngchǎngfarm農場
停车场tíngchēchǎngparking lot停車場
场景chǎngjǐngscene場景
上场shàngchǎngon stage上場
商场shāngchǎngshopping mall商場
立场lìchǎngposition立場
出场chūchǎngto play (for a team)出場
战场zhànchǎngbattlefield戰場
场面chǎngmiànscene場面
场所chǎngsuǒlocation場所
球场qiúchǎngstadium球場
场合chǎnghésituation場合
市场经济shìchǎngjīngjìmarket economy市場經濟
主场home field主場
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Compound Meaning

What does 场 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 场

You can say '比赛场在公园' (The competition field is in the park) or '这个演出场很大' (This performance venue is very large).

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