Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill) “Gym”用中文怎么说 (gym, sports hall, stadium)
Jan 26, 2026
Learns several Chinese words for places to exercise, from modern fitness gyms to school sports halls and stadiums. Breaks down characters and contrasts venue words like 馆 and 场. Shares practical example sentences about frequency, hours, classes, trainers, and sport-specific venues. Mentions where to find transcripts and study materials.
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Host Frames The Topic As Common Routine
- Karen mentions gym as a common daily routine topic and apologizes for her early-morning voice.
- She frames the episode by saying this vocabulary appears often in conversation.
Modern Gym Is 健身房
- The most common Mandarin word for a modern gym is 健身房, literally 'exercise-body-house'.
- Karen explains typical gym features like weights, machines, trainers, and classes to clarify usage.
Refer To A Specific Gym Correctly
- Use 家 as the measure word when referring to a specific gym (这家健身房).
- Mention 营业 to say opening hours, e.g., 这家健身房二十四小时营业。