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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to a field or game with 场 (chǎng)

    Location & Position
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 场 + Event Noun

    Explanation

    The character 场 (chǎng) means "field," "venue," or "game." It serves as both a noun for physical spaces and a measure word for events like performances or sports matches. For example, 一场比赛 means "a match" and 球场 means "playing field."

    Examples

    • 今天下午有一场足球比赛,你要不要一起去看?

      jīntiān xiàwǔ yǒu yī chǎng zúqiú bǐsài, nǐ yào bù yào yīqǐ qù kàn?

      There's a soccer match this afternoon. Do you want to go watch it together?

    • 这个球场太小了,我们换一个地方踢吧。

      zhège qiúchǎng tài xiǎo le, wǒmen huàn yī gè dìfang tī ba.

      This field is too small. Let's find another place to play.

    • 昨晚那场演唱会真的太精彩了。

      zuówǎn nà chǎng yǎnchànghuì zhēn de tài jīngcǎi le.

      Last night's concert was truly amazing.

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