Definition
场合 (chǎnghé) refers to a social setting or occasion where certain behavior is expected, e.g., public vs. private settings. It overlaps with 场面 (chǎngmiàn, spectacle/event scene) and 情境 (qíngjìng, situation/atmosphere), but 场合 emphasizes the appropriateness of conduct within that setting, while 场面 focuses on the visible spectacle, and 情境 on the overall circumstances.
noun
occasionsocial setting (especially where certain behavior is expected)contextsituation (broader sense of circumstances)
Examples
- 场合。Zài gōnggòng chǎng hé xià yào zhùyì shuōhuà de yǔqì.You should pay attention to your tone of voice in public settings.
- 场合。Tā xuǎnzé le yí gè ānjìng de chǎng hé qiúhūn.He chose a quiet occasion to propose.
- 场合。Zài fēizhèngshì chǎng hé kěyǐ chuān de suíbiàn yì diǎn.You can dress a bit more casually at informal occasions.
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