Definition
礼堂 (lǐtáng) is a formal hall used for ceremonies, meetings, or performances. It differs from 食堂 (shítáng, 'dining hall'), which is for eating meals. 礼堂 is often paired with measure words 座 or 处.
noun
auditoriumassembly hall
Measure word · 座, 处
Examples
- 礼堂，。Zhè zuò lǐ táng shì xīn jiàn de, fēicháng kuānchǎng.This auditorium is newly built and very spacious.
- 礼堂，。Gōngsī yǒu yí chù lǐ táng, yòng lái jǔbàn huìyì.The company has an auditorium used for holding meetings.
- 礼堂。Bìyè diǎnlǐ zài lǐ táng jǔxíng.The graduation ceremony is held in the auditorium.
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