Chinese word

设施

Pronunciation

Pinyinshè shī

Meaning

  • nounfacilities

Example

小区里的设施很齐全。xiǎo qū lǐ de shè shī hěn qí quán

The residential community has a full range of facilities.

Illustration for 设施 (facilities)

More examples

城市的设施越来越完善。chéng shì de shè shī yuè lái yuè wán shàn

The city's facilities are becoming increasingly well-developed.

Core concept

The physical buildings, equipment, and spaces provided so people can use a place for a particular need.

Common phrases

  • 公共设施gōng gòng shè shī

    public facilities

  • 设施齐全shè shī qí quán

    well-equipped

  • 交通设施jiāo tōng shè shī

    transportation facilities

Similar words

设备shè bèi: Physical equipment such as machines and tools used for a practical purpose.
建筑jiàn zhù: A building or structure made for people to live in or use.
场所cháng suǒ: A particular place where an activity or action takes place.
机构jī gòu: A group or organization set up for a particular purpose.

Definition in Chinese

为满足某种需要而建造或设置的建筑、设备或场所的总称。wèi mǎn zú móu zhǒng xū yào ér jiàn zào huò shè zhì de jiàn zhù shè bèi huò cháng suǒ de zǒng chēng

Word origin

设施 (shèshī, "facilities") combines 设 (shè, "set up") with 施 (shī, "apply"), giving the sense of things established and put to practical use.

Usage tips

  • When English says that a place has good facilities, Chinese focuses on the buildings, equipment, and spaces rather than on the staff or service operating there.

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