体育馆

• Pinyin: tǐ yù guǎn
• Hanzi breakdown: 体 = 亻(person) + 本 (root); 育 = 亠 + 月 (nurture); 馆 = 饣(food) + 官 (official, phonetic) — a public hall or building

Meaning

Gymnasium; indoor sports arena. An enclosed building for indoor sporting events and exercise.

Refers specifically to an indoor sports venue, used for activities like basketball, badminton, swimming, and gymnastics. Distinguished from 体育场, which is an outdoor stadium. Schools, universities, and cities typically have a 体育馆 for indoor exercise and competitions.

Examples

1. 新的体育馆下个月就开了。 The new gymnasium will open next month.
2. 我们每周去体育馆打篮球。 We go to the gymnasium to play basketball every week.
3. 体育馆里有游泳池和健身房。 The gymnasium has a swimming pool and a fitness room.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, school, exercise, places

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 体育馆几点开门？(What time does the gymnasium open?)
• 学校体育馆可以免费使用。(The school gymnasium can be used for free.)

Don't Say

• 去体育馆看露天演唱会 (Don't use 体育馆 for outdoor events — 体育馆 is indoors; use 体育场 for open-air venues)

Origin & History

体育 (tǐyù, sports/PE) + 馆 (guǎn, hall/building). A hall or building designated for sports and physical activities.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal