场所 (chǎngsuǒ) — place; venue; premises
HSK 4 | noun | a specific location or space for a particular purpose
场所 (chǎngsuǒ)
场所 refers to a specific place, venue, or premises designated for a particular activity or purpose.
Meanings
- [noun] a place, venue, or premises for a specific activity or purpose
Example Sentences
图书馆是学习的好场所。 Túshūguǎn shì xuéxí de hǎo chǎngsuǒ. The library is a good place for studying.
这些公共场所必须保持整洁。 Zhèxiē gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ bìxū bǎochí zhěngjié. These public places must be kept clean and tidy.
会议在一个专业的场所举行。 Huìyì zài yīgè zhuānyè de chǎngsuǒ jǔxíng. The meeting was held at a professional venue.
禁止在公共场所大声喧哗。 Jìnzhǐ zài gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ dàshēng xuānhuá. Making loud noise in public places is prohibited.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 公共场所 | public place |
| 娱乐场所 | entertainment venue |
| 工作场所 | workplace |
| 营业场所 | business premises |
Usage Notes
场所 emphasizes the purposeful nature of a space rather than just its physical location. It is often used in official notices, regulations, and formal writing. 公共场所 (public places) is a very common phrase in Chinese public signage and social norms discussions. Compare with 地方 (dìfāng), which is a more casual word for "place."
Memory Hook
场 means "field or venue" and 所 means "place or location," so 场所 is a venue-place, a specific space designated for something.