noun HSK 4
Traditional 諮詢處
information desk · consultation office · inquiry desk
Meaning
咨询处 refers to a designated place where people can go to ask questions, seek advice, or obtain information about services, directions, or procedures. It is commonly found in public spaces like airports, train stations, hotels, hospitals, and large buildings.
Usage
This is a formal, standard term used on signage and in official contexts. When speaking casually, people might simply say 问讯处 or 服务台. The word appears frequently in institutional and service-oriented settings where information dissemination is a primary function.
Examples
- 01如果你找不到路，可以去咨询处问一下。, .If you can't find your way, you can go to the information desk and ask.
- 02机场的咨询处在二楼大厅左边。.The airport's information desk is on the left side of the second floor lobby.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个咨询处
- 处一处咨询处
Common collocations
- 旅游咨询处tourist information center
- 在咨询处at the information desk
- 咨询处的工作人员staff at the information desk
Origin
咨询 combines two characters meaning 'to consult/inquire,' creating a compound that emphasizes seeking information or advice. 处 designates it as a physical location or office where this activity takes place.