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    Using 厅 (tīng) to refer to a hall or office

    Existence & Possession
    Location & Position

    Structure

    Noun + 厅

    Explanation

    厅 (tīng) means "hall," "office," or "department" and is used as a noun. It can refer to a large room for gatherings, a government office or bureau, or a section of a building such as a living room (客厅).

    Examples

    • 我们家的客厅很宽敞，可以放一张大沙发。

      Wǒmen jiā de kètīng hěn kuānchǎng, kěyǐ fàng yī zhāng dà shāfā.

      Our living room is very spacious; it can fit a large sofa.

    • 请你先在大厅等一下，我马上就来。

      Qǐng nǐ xiān zài dàtīng děng yīxià, wǒ mǎshàng jiù lái.

      Please wait in the lobby for a moment; I'll be right there.

    • 他在省教育厅工作了十多年。

      Tā zài shěng jiàoyù tīng gōngzuò le shí duō nián.

      He worked at the provincial education department for over ten years.

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