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March 24, 2026
大厅(大廳)dàtīng(da4ting1)
大厅 refers to a large room or area in a building, often used for gatherings or social activities. It is commonly found in hotels, airports, or public buildings, serving as a lounge or reception area where people can wait or interact.
Frequency#2987DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 大厅 is often a place where important social interactions occur, such as greeting guests during festivals or ceremonies, reflecting the importance of hospitality.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand, open space where a large 'da' (大) elephant is lounging comfortably. The 'ting' (厅) sounds like 'ting,' as in a bell ringing in this spacious hall, inviting guests to relax and enjoy.
Meanings of 大厅
dàtīng(da4ting1)
1hall
2lounge
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About 大厅
大厅Simplified
大廳Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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大厅 (dàtīng) vs 会议室 (huìyìshì) — use 大厅 for open, social spaces, while 会议室 is for formal meeting rooms.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand, open space where a large 'da' (大) elephant is lounging comfortably. The 'ting' (厅) sounds like 'ting,' as in a bell ringing in this spacious hall, inviting guests to relax and enjoy.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 大厅 with smaller spaces like '房间' (room). This word is typically used in more formal contexts, such as in hotel descriptions or event venues. Common collocations include '接待大厅' (lobby) and '会议大厅' (conference hall).
HSK Study Tips
Although 大厅 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK 3 and above levels where students learn about buildings and spaces. Focus on using it in context with other words related to places.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 大厅 is often a place where important social interactions occur, such as greeting guests during festivals or ceremonies, reflecting the importance of hospitality.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 大厅 to refer to any room, while it specifically means a large hall. For example, saying '我在大厅' (I am in the hall) is correct, but using it to mean 'in my bedroom' is wrong.
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In Chinese culture, 大厅 is often a place where important social interactions occur, such as greeting guests during festivals or ceremonies, reflecting the importance of hospitality.
Frequently Asked Questions about 大厅
大厅 (dàtīng) refers to a large open space like a hall or lobby, while 房间 (fángjiān) means 'room' and typically refers to a smaller, enclosed space. Understanding this difference is important for describing various types of spaces in Chinese.
Yes, in certain contexts, 大厅 can refer to specific types of halls, such as a banquet hall or conference hall. The context will usually clarify what kind of hall is being discussed, allowing for more specific usage.
大厅 (dàtīng) means 'hall' or 'lobby' in Chinese. It usually refers to a large room or area in a building where people can gather or wait. You might find a 大厅 in hotels, airports, or other public buildings.
You can use 大厅 in sentences to describe a location or event. For example, '我们在酒店的大厅等你' means 'We will wait for you in the hotel's lobby.' This shows how 大厅 can be used to refer to a specific area within a larger structure.
Make sure to emphasize the fourth tone on 大 (da4) and the first tone on 厅 (ting1) for clarity.
No, 大厅 specifically refers to larger spaces; for small rooms, use 房间 (fángjiān) instead.
