HSK · Level 42
120 words
Chinese word
俱乐部
Pronunciation
Pinyinjù lè bù
Meaning
- nounclub
Example
我在学校的俱乐部当志愿者。wǒ zài xué xiào de jù lè bù dāng zhì yuàn zhě
I volunteer at a school club.
More examples
作为俱乐部成员，他负责组织每次活动。zuò wéi jù lè bù chéng yuán tā fù zé zǔ zhī měi cì huó dòng
As a club member, he is responsible for organizing each activity.
Core concept
An organized group or venue that brings people together around a shared activity or service.
Common phrases
俱乐部成员jù lè bù chéng yuán
club member
俱乐部活动jù lè bù huó dòng
club activities
成立俱乐部chéng lì jù lè bù
establish a club
Similar words
团体tuán tǐ: A collection of people gathered around the same aim or interest.
组织zǔ zhī: A coordinated group or structure that uses people and resources for a purpose.
协会xié huì: A formal association whose members or member groups work together toward a common goal.
社团shè tuán: A school or local group formed for hobbies, interests, or study.
Definition in Chinese
指以提供某种活动或服务为目的，由成员或顾客组成并有组织管理的单位，既可为兴趣团体也可为商业会所。zhǐ yǐ tí gōng móu zhǒng huó dòng huò fú wù wèi mù dì yóu chéng yuán huò gù kè zǔ chéng bìng yǒu zǔ zhī guán lǐ de dān wèi jì kě wèi xìng qù tuán tǐ yě kě wèi shāng yè huì suǒ
Word origin
俱乐部 (jùlèbù, "club") is a phonetic borrowing of English club, written with characters chosen mainly to approximate its sound.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this noun often refers to a commercial venue such as a fitness or entertainment business, not only to a social or school group.