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露天 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
露天lùtiānoutdoorsHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #10373, Very Hard
露天lùtiānal frescoHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #10373, Very Hard
露天lùtiānin the openHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #10373, Very Hard
lùtiān(lu4tian1)lu tian T4
  1. 1outdoors
  2. 2al fresco
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March 24, 2026

露天lùtiān(lu4tian1)

露天 (lù tiān) refers to spaces that are outdoors or exposed to the open air. It is commonly used to describe activities, events, or locations that take place outside, such as露天市场 (outdoor market) or露天电影院 (open-air cinema). The term conveys a sense of being in nature or unconfined space.

Strokes25Frequency#10373DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, many festivals and events are celebrated in露天 settings, such as the annual Mid-Autumn Festival where families gather outdoors to enjoy mooncakes and the full moon. This reflects the importance of nature and community in social interactions.

Memory tip

Imagine a bright, sunny sky ('露' resembles an open sky) where people gather for outdoor activities ('天' means sky or heaven). Visualize enjoying a picnic under this sky, which helps connect the word '露天' to its meaning of being in the open air.

Meanings of 露天

lùtiān(lu4tian1)
1outdoors
2al fresco
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露天Simplified
25Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

户外 (hùwài) refers to outdoor spaces in a general sense, while 露天 (lùtiān) specifically emphasizes being exposed to the open air.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 露天 with similar terms like 户外 (hù wài), which emphasizes outdoor settings but can imply more constructed environments. It’s generally informal, used in everyday conversation, and often paired with activities like '露天音乐会' (outdoor concert).

HSK Study Tips

While 露天 may not be a specific HSK level word, it connects well with HSK 3-4 vocabulary related to nature and activities. Students should focus on contexts where 露天 is applicable, such as discussing plans for outdoor events.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 露天 with室内 (shì nèi), which means indoors. An incorrect sentence might be '我们在露天里开会' (We hold the meeting outdoors), when it should specify that the meeting is held in an open space, such as '我们在露天的公园开会'.

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Component characters

露lòuto show
HSK 621 strokes雨
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天tiānday
HSK 14 strokes大
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How to say outdoors in Chinese

“outdoors” in Chinese is露天lùtiān

露天 (lù tiān) refers to spaces that are outdoors or exposed to the open air. It is commonly used to describe activities, events, or locations that take place outside, such as露天市场 (outdoor market) or露天电影院 (open-air cinema). The term conveys a sense of being in nature or unconfined space.

When to use 露天

Be cautious not to confuse 露天 with similar terms like 户外 (hù wài), which emphasizes outdoor settings but can imply more constructed environments. It’s generally informal, used in everyday conversation, and often paired with activities like '露天音乐会' (outdoor concert).

露天 or something close to it

户外 (hùwài) refers to outdoor spaces in a general sense, while 露天 (lùtiān) specifically emphasizes being exposed to the open air.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 露天 with室内 (shì nèi), which means indoors. An incorrect sentence might be '我们在露天里开会' (We hold the meeting outdoors), when it should specify that the meeting is held in an open space, such as '我们在露天的公园开会'.

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Yes, 露天 can describe various outdoor events, but it is particularly used for informal gatherings rather than formal ones.

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