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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
半场bànchǎnghalf of a game or contestHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, Very Hard
半场bànchǎnghalf-courtHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, Very Hard
bànchǎng(ban4chang3)ban chang T4
  1. 1half of a game or contest
  2. 2half-court
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March 24, 2026

半场(半場)bànchǎng(ban4chang3)

半场 refers to the period of time or area representing half of a game or contest, often used in sports contexts like basketball or soccer. It can also denote the half-court line in basketball, marking the division of the playing area. This term is commonly used when discussing the score or strategies during a game.

Strokes11DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese sports culture, the concept of half-time and strategies during this period are crucial, especially in basketball where coaching and player adjustments are often made. Understanding 半场 can enhance your appreciation of game commentary and sports discussions.

Memory tip

Imagine a basketball court divided in half. The word 半 (ban) looks like a 'b' for 'basketball' and 场 (chang) has the character for 'place' or 'field'. Picture a half-court shot: you must take the shot from the halfway point to score. The sound 'ban' can remind you of 'half', making it easier to remember.

Meanings of 半场

bànchǎng(ban4chang3)
1half of a game or contest
2half-court
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半场Simplified
半場Traditional
11Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be mindful that 半场 is typically used in informal contexts, like casual conversations about sports, rather than formal discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 全场 (quanchang), which means 'full game' or 'full court'. Ensure you use the correct term based on the context of the game being discussed.

HSK Study Tips

Although 半场 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects well with terms related to sports and games, which can be beneficial for learners at HSK Level 3 and above. Focus on related vocabulary like 球 (qiú) meaning 'ball' and 分数 (fēnshù) meaning 'score'.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 半场 with the term 中场 (zhongchang), which specifically refers to the 'mid-game' period in sports. Remember, 半场 is about the 'half', while 中场 indicates the 'middle' of the game.

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Component characters

半bànhalf
HSK 15 strokes十
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场chǎnglarge place used for a specific purpose
HSK 46 strokes土
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How to say half of a game or contest in Chinese

“half of a game or contest” in Chinese is半场bànchǎng

半场 refers to the period of time or area representing half of a game or contest, often used in sports contexts like basketball or soccer. It can also denote the half-court line in basketball, marking the division of the playing area. This term is commonly used when discussing the score or strategies during a game.

When to use 半场

Be mindful that 半场 is typically used in informal contexts, like casual conversations about sports, rather than formal discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 全场 (quanchang), which means 'full game' or 'full court'. Ensure you use the correct term based on the context of the game being discussed.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 半场 with the term 中场 (zhongchang), which specifically refers to the 'mid-game' period in sports. Remember, 半场 is about the 'half', while 中场 indicates the 'middle' of the game.

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You can say, '在半场休息的时候,教练会给我们一些建议' (During half-time, the coach will give us some advice).

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