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“occasion” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchǎng hé

Example

这个场合我们要穿正式一点。zhè ge chǎng hé wǒ men yào chuān zhèng shì yì diǎn

We should dress a little more formally for this occasion.

Illustration for 场合 (occasion)

How to say “occasion” in Chinese

“Occasion” in Chinese is 场合 (chǎng hé).

It is the social frame around an event or situation, especially when suitability matters.

Full entry for 场合: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 场合

在公共的场合要注意礼貌。zài gōng gòng de chǎng hé yào zhù yì lǐ mào

Mind your manners in public.

Tips for using 场合

  • This noun is especially useful in comments about dress, speech, and manners, because it identifies the setting while the rest of the sentence identifies the expected conduct.

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