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大厅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
大厅dàtīnghallHSK 4, unknown, 7 strokes, rank #2987, Medium
大厅dàtīngloungeHSK 4, unknown, 7 strokes, rank #2987, Medium
dàtīng(da4ting1)da ting T4
  1. 1hall
  2. 2lounge
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March 24, 2026

大厅(大廳)dàtīng(da4ting1)

大厅 refers to a large room or area in a building, often used for gatherings or social activities. It is commonly found in hotels, airports, or public buildings, serving as a lounge or reception area where people can wait or interact.

Strokes7Frequency#2987DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 大厅 is often a place where important social interactions occur, such as greeting guests during festivals or ceremonies, reflecting the importance of hospitality.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand, open space where a large 'da' (大) elephant is lounging comfortably. The 'ting' (厅) sounds like 'ting,' as in a bell ringing in this spacious hall, inviting guests to relax and enjoy.

Meanings of 大厅

dàtīng(da4ting1)
1hall
2lounge
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About 大厅

大厅Simplified
大廳Traditional
7Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

大厅 (dàtīng) vs 会议室 (huìyìshì) — use 大厅 for open, social spaces, while 会议室 is for formal meeting rooms.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 大厅 with smaller spaces like '房间' (room). This word is typically used in more formal contexts, such as in hotel descriptions or event venues. Common collocations include '接待大厅' (lobby) and '会议大厅' (conference hall).

HSK Study Tips

Although 大厅 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK 3 and above levels where students learn about buildings and spaces. Focus on using it in context with other words related to places.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 大厅 to refer to any room, while it specifically means a large hall. For example, saying '我在大厅' (I am in the hall) is correct, but using it to mean 'in my bedroom' is wrong.

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Component Characters

大dàbig
HSK 13 strokes大
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厅tīng(reception) hall
HSK 54 strokes厂
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How to say hall in Chinese

“hall” in Chinese is大厅dàtīng

大厅 refers to a large room or area in a building, often used for gatherings or social activities. It is commonly found in hotels, airports, or public buildings, serving as a lounge or reception area where people can wait or interact.

When to use 大厅

Be cautious not to confuse 大厅 with smaller spaces like '房间' (room). This word is typically used in more formal contexts, such as in hotel descriptions or event venues. Common collocations include '接待大厅' (lobby) and '会议大厅' (conference hall).

大厅 or something close to it

大厅 (dàtīng) vs 会议室 (huìyìshì) — use 大厅 for open, social spaces, while 会议室 is for formal meeting rooms.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 大厅 to refer to any room, while it specifically means a large hall. For example, saying '我在大厅' (I am in the hall) is correct, but using it to mean 'in my bedroom' is wrong.

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Cultural Notes for 大厅

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在中国,很多公共建筑如酒店和商场都有大厅。大厅通常是一个重要的社交场所,游客和顾客可以在这里放松和交流。

Frequently Asked Questions about 大厅

大厅 (dàtīng) refers to a large open space like a hall or lobby, while 房间 (fángjiān) means 'room' and typically refers to a smaller, enclosed space. Understanding this difference is important for describing various types of spaces in Chinese.

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