noun HSK 4
Traditional 辦公椅
bàn gōng
office chair · desk chair

Meaning

办公椅 refers to a chair specifically designed for use at a desk or workspace in an office environment. It typically features adjustable height, back support, and sometimes wheels for mobility. This is a common piece of furniture in both traditional offices and home workspaces.

Usage

Native speakers use this term in office supply contexts, workplace discussions, and when shopping for furniture. It's the standard term for any chair used for desk work, whether in a corporate office or home office. Often appears in product listings and office equipment discussions.

Examples

  1. 01
    我需要买一把舒适的办公椅
    xūyào mǎi shūshì de bàn gōng .
    I need to buy a comfortable office chair.
  2. 02
    这家公司给每个员工配备了人体工学办公椅
    Zhè jiā gōngsī gěi měi yuángōng pèibèi le rén gōng xué bàn gōng .
    This company equipped every employee with an ergonomic office chair.

Characters

Measure words

  • 一把办公椅
  • zhāng三张办公椅

Common collocations

  • 电脑椅
    diàn nǎo
    computer chair
  • 人体工学办公椅
    rén gōng xué bàn gōng
    ergonomic office chair
  • 转椅
    zhuàn
    swivel chair

Origin

Compound word combining 办公 (to work in an office) and 椅 (chair), creating a straightforward descriptive term for office furniture.

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