Definition
在场 means 'to be present on the scene' — it focuses on physical presence at an event or location, not active participation. 出席 (chūxí) means 'to attend' as a participant (e.g., a meeting), while 上场 (shàngchǎng) is for going on stage or onto a sports field.
verb
to be presentto be on the scene (at an event or location)
Examples
- ，在场。Shìgù fāshēng shí, tā gānghǎo zài chǎng.He happened to be on the scene when the accident occurred.
- 在场。zài chǎng de měi gè rén dōu kěyǐ zuòzhèng.Everyone present can testify.
- 在场，。Nǐ rúguǒ zài chǎng, jiù bāng wǒ shuōmíng yíxià.If you're present, help me explain a bit.
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