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    Using 大厅 (dàtīng) to refer to 'hall'

    Location & Position

    Structure

    Location + 的 + 大厅

    Explanation

    The noun 大厅 (dàtīng) means 'hall' or 'lobby,' referring to a large room or open area in a building, often used for gatherings or ceremonies. It combines 大 (large) and 厅 (hall/room). It is used for grand spaces like hotel lobbies, concert halls, or government buildings.

    Examples

    • 酒店大厅里摆满了鲜花，非常漂亮。

      Jiǔdiàn dàtīng lǐ bǎimǎn le xiānhuā, fēicháng piàoliang.

      The hotel lobby was filled with fresh flowers; it was very beautiful.

    • 我们在音乐大厅举行了毕业典礼。

      Wǒmen zài yīnyuè dàtīng jǔxíng le bìyè diǎnlǐ.

      We held our graduation ceremony in the music hall.

    • 请在大厅等候，医生马上叫你。

      Qǐng zài dàtīng děnghòu, yīshēng mǎshàng jiào nǐ.

      Please wait in the lobby; the doctor will call you shortly.

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