Chinese · Travel & Places
机场
jīchǎng
Airport
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where airplanes take off and land.
Example
我们三点到机场。
We arrive at the airport at three.
Etymology
'机场' (jīchǎng) combines '机' (jī), meaning 'machine' (referring to aircraft), and '场' (chǎng), meaning 'field' or 'place.' The term emerged alongside the development of aviation in the early 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'机场' (jīchǎng) is commonly used in formal and informal contexts, appearing in travel discussions, transportation logistics, and ticketing. It is recognized throughout urban China in travel-related conversations.