Meaning
大厅 refers to a large, open room in a building, typically used as a reception area, waiting area, or gathering space. It's commonly found in hotels, airports, theaters, office buildings, and other public or commercial spaces. The word combines 大 (big) and 厅 (hall/room), literally meaning 'big hall'.
Usage
Natives use 大厅 to describe spacious public areas in buildings, especially lobbies of hotels or waiting areas in airports and train stations. It's a neutral, formal term appropriate for both spoken and written contexts. Common collocations include 酒店大厅 (hotel lobby), 候机大厅 (airport terminal), and 宴会大厅 (banquet hall).
Examples
- 01我们在酒店大厅见面吧。.Let's meet in the hotel lobby.
- 02候机大厅里坐满了等飞机的乘客。.The departure hall was filled with passengers waiting for their flights.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个大厅
Common collocations
- 酒店大厅hotel lobby
- 候机大厅airport terminal/departure hall
- 宴会大厅banquet hall
- 在大厅等to wait in the lobby
Origin
厅 originally referred to the main room in a traditional Chinese house where guests were received. Combined with 大, it emphasizes the spaciousness typical of public reception areas.