🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

中庭大堂

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhōngtíng dàtáng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Atrium-Lobby/ˈeɪ.tri.əm ˈlɒ.bi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"酒店的中庭大堂非常宽敞。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A large open space in a building, typically located near the entrance, often featuring seating and decorative elements.

    "The hotel’s atrium-lobby was filled with natural light and lush greenery."
  2. 2

    An area that serves as a reception or waiting space, often connecting different parts of a building.

    "Guests were welcomed in the atrium-lobby before being escorted to their rooms."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'atrium' originates from Latin, referring to the central room of a Roman house, while 'lobby' comes from Middle English, derived from the Old French 'lobie', meaning a corridor or entrance hall. The combination reflects modern architectural design trends in public and commercial buildings.

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