半场

半場

bànchǎng

noun HSK 7-9

Meanings

1 half of a game or contest
2 half-court
3 half-time

Characters

field; court; session

Examples

HSK 4

上半场比分是1比0。

Shàng bànchǎng bǐfēn shì yī bǐ líng.

The score at halftime was 1 to 0.

HSK 6

下半场他们换了战术。

Xià bànchǎng tāmen huàn le zhànshù.

They changed tactics in the second half.

Tips

usage

上半场 (first half) and 下半场 (second half) are the standard terms for sports. 半场 alone can also mean 'half-court' in basketball.

Stroke Order

半 bàn

场 chǎng