HSK · Level 67
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Chinese word
舞厅
Pronunciation
Pinyinwǔ tīng
Meaning
- noundance hall
Example
我们今晚去舞厅跳舞吧。wǒ men jīn wǎn qù wǔ tīng tiào wǔ ba
Let's go dancing at the dance hall tonight.
More examples
这家舞厅周末有公开舞会，欢迎新手参加。zhè jiā wǔ tīng zhōu mò yǒu gōng kāi wǔ huì huān yíng xīn shǒu cān jiā
This dance hall holds public dances on weekends, and beginners are welcome to join.
Core concept
A public indoor venue where music provides the setting for recreational dancing.
Common phrases
去舞厅跳舞qù wǔ tīng tiào wǔ
go dancing at the dance hall
在舞厅跳舞zài wǔ tīng tiào wǔ
dance at the dance hall
舞厅里wǔ tīng lǐ
in the dance hall
Similar words
夜总会yè zǒng huì: A nighttime entertainment venue offering music, food, and social activities.
迪厅dí tīng: A club-style indoor venue with loud music and bright lights, mainly for dancing.
舞会wǔ huì: A temporary social event where people gather to dance to music.
俱乐部jù lè bù: A venue where members or guests gather for food, socializing, and entertainment.
Definition in Chinese
指供公众在室内随音乐跳舞、以娱乐为目的的舞蹈场所。zhǐ gòng gōng zhòng zài shì nèi suí yīn yuè tiào wǔ yǐ yú lè wèi mù dì de wú dǎo cháng suǒ
Word origin
The compound 舞 (wǔ, "dance") + 厅 (tīng, "hall") literally forms a hall for dancing.
Usage tips
- English speakers may expect "dance hall" to sound old-fashioned, but this Chinese noun can be used neutrally for an everyday public dance venue.
Other meanings
- ballroomnoun