cou1 coeng4操場操场
Jyutpingcou1 coeng4
Yalechōu chèuhng
Definition
Playground or sports field; a large outdoor area at a school for sports, play, or assemblies.
neutralschoolplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the open area within a school campus used for physical education, assemblies, or recreation. While modern schools often feature a covered playground or an indoor hall, the term remains strongly associated with the traditional outdoor space.
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go3個goExamples
During recess, many students play at the playground.
Do you know if we need to assemble at the playground today?
Related words
Common phrases
covered playground
assemble at the playground
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 公園, which refers to a public park for the general community. Using 操場 to describe a public park will sound unnatural as it implies a school setting.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
