tai2 juk6 gun2體育館体育馆
Jyutpingtai2 juk6 gun2
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Definition
Gymnasium, sports centre, or indoor stadium used for sports, exhibitions, or concerts.
neutralsportsplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to indoor facilities managed by the government or large institutions, rather than private gyms or fitness studios. While it can host concerts or exhibitions, the primary association remains public sports facilities like badminton courts or indoor basketball courts.
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gaan1間gānExamples
We are going to the sports centre to play badminton tonight.
Does this sports centre have an indoor swimming pool?
Related words
Common phrases
go to the sports centre
book a sports centre facility
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 健身室, which refers specifically to a gym with weightlifting and cardio equipment. Using 體育館 to describe a small private gym sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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