Meanings of 操场
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AI Study Notes for 操场
操场 (cāochǎng) vs 体育场 (tǐyùchǎng): use 操场 for playgrounds or school sports fields, while 体育场 refers specifically to larger sports stadiums.
Be careful not to confuse 操场 with similar terms like 学校 (xuéxiào - school) or 体育馆 (tǐyùguǎn - gymnasium), as they refer to different types of spaces. The term is informal and commonly used among students and teachers.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 操场 connects with other terms related to education and physical activities like 体育 (tǐyù - sports) and 运动 (yùndòng - exercise). Focus on its usage in sentences related to school life and outdoor activities.
Learners often mistakenly use the term 操场 for any outdoor area, but it specifically refers to playgrounds or school sports fields. For example, saying '公园是操场' (gōngyuán shì cāochǎng - The park is a playground) is incorrect; it should be '公园是公园' (gōngyuán shì gōngyuán - The park is a park).
Pronunciation of 操场
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Component Characters
How to say playground in Chinese
“playground” in Chinese is操场
操场 refers to a playground or sports field where physical activities such as games and sports take place. It is commonly used in educational contexts, especially in schools, to denote areas designated for outdoor play and exercise.
When to use 操场
Be careful not to confuse 操场 with similar terms like 学校 (xuéxiào - school) or 体育馆 (tǐyùguǎn - gymnasium), as they refer to different types of spaces. The term is informal and commonly used among students and teachers.
操场 or something close to it
操场 (cāochǎng) vs 体育场 (tǐyùchǎng): use 操场 for playgrounds or school sports fields, while 体育场 refers specifically to larger sports stadiums.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use the term 操场 for any outdoor area, but it specifically refers to playgrounds or school sports fields. For example, saying '公园是操场' (gōngyuán shì cāochǎng - The park is a playground) is incorrect; it should be '公园是公园' (gōngyuán shì gōngyuán - The park is a park).
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Grammar Patterns of 操场
操场 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.
Complete the Sentence
我今天本想去____踢足球，不料外面下起雨来。
I originally planned to go play football on the field today, but unexpectedly it started raining.
Example Sentences for 操场 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions about 操场
操场 typically refers to a school playground, while 运动场 refers to a more formal sports field used for competitions.
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