English–Chinese
“waiting area” in Chinese
How to say “waiting area” in Chinese
“Waiting area” in Chinese is 候场区 (hòu chǎng qū).
An event's ready-to-enter zone, where participants gather, make final preparations, and remain outside the main action until called.
Example sentences with 候场区
主持人叫名字时，演员从候场区上台。zhǔ chí rén jiào míng zì shí yǎn yuán cóng hòu chǎng qū shàng tái
When the host calls an actor's name, the actor comes onto the stage from the waiting area.
Tips for using 候场区
- The word is useful in venue directions and announcements because it identifies a marked participant zone, not simply any place where someone happens to wait.
Other Chinese words for “waiting area”
请在候车区排队。qǐng zài hòu chē qū pái duì
Please line up in the waiting area.
请在等候区等候，我们会叫号。qǐng zài děng hòu qū děng hòu wǒ men huì jiào hào
Please wait in the waiting area. We will call your number.