公共场所

• Pinyin: gōng gòng chǎng suǒ
• Hanzi breakdown: 公共 = public, shared; 场 = 土 + 昜 (venue, site); 所 = 户 + 斤 (place)

Meaning

Public place; public venue. Any space open to or shared by the general public, such as parks, stations, or shopping centres.

A key term in regulations governing behaviour, hygiene, and safety. Commonly appears in laws and notices: 公共场所禁止吸烟 (no smoking in public places). The phrase carries civic and legal connotations.

Examples

1. 在公共场所大声喧哗是不文明的行为。 Loudly making a racket in public places is uncivil behavior.
2. 新规要求所有公共场所必须配备无障碍设施。 New regulations require all public places to be equipped with accessibility facilities.
3. 疫情期间，公共场所均须查验健康码。 During the pandemic, health codes had to be checked at all public places.

Usage Guide

Context: law, public health, civic behaviour

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 在公共场所应保持安静，尊重他人。(In public places, one should remain quiet and respect others.)
• 相关部门对公共场所的卫生状况进行了专项检查。(The relevant authorities conducted a special inspection of hygiene conditions in public venues.)

Don't Say

• 公共场所 for a private venue open only to members — use 会员制场所 or specify the type

Origin & History

公共 (public/shared) + 场所 (place/venue)

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal