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“airport” in Chinese

机场jīchǎng
Illustration of "airport" in a Chinese cultural setting
A wide, open terminal building with large glass windows. Outside, a big airplane is parked at a gate, and people are walking with suitcases towards check-in counters.

Usage note

The word 机场 (jīchǎng) combines 机 (jī), meaning 'machine' or specifically 'airplane', and 场 (chǎng), meaning 'field' or 'place', so it literally means 'airplane place'. It's a very common and neutral word used for any airport.

Examples

  • 我们在机场等朋友。

    We are waiting for a friend at the airport.

  • 机场很大。

    The airport is very big.

  • 怎么去机场？

    How do I get to the airport?

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What does "机场" mean?

  • A. airport
  • B. blue
  • C. three
  • D. sea

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