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操场 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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操场
cāochǎng
playground
HSK 4, n, 22 strokes, rank #9429, Medium
操场
cāochǎng
sports field
HSK 4, n, 22 strokes, rank #9429, Medium
操场
cāochǎng
drill ground
HSK 4, n, 22 strokes, rank #9429, Medium
cāochǎng(cao1chang3)cao chang T1
1playground
2sports field
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March 24, 2026
操场(操場)cāochǎng(cao1chang3)
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.
Strokes22Frequency#9429DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, schools often emphasize physical education, and操场 plays a crucial role in promoting teamwork and social interaction among students during recess and physical education classes.
Memory tip
Think of 操 (cāo) as 'to operate' or 'to manage' and 场 (chǎng) as 'place' or 'field'. Imagine a coach operating a sports field, overseeing children playing and exercising. The '操' looks like hands managing a lively scene on the '场'.
Meanings of 操场
cāochǎng(cao1chang3)
1playground
2sports field
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操场Simplified
操場Traditional
22Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9429Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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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.
Usage Notes
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.
HSK Study Tips
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.
Common Mistakes
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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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.
