机场

机场 (jī chǎng) refers to an airfield or airport, a place where aircraft take off and land. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the physical infrastructure and facilities for air travel.

The character 机 (jī) originally meant 'machine' or 'mechanism,' and later came to mean 'aircraft' or 'plane.' 场 (cháng) means 'field' or 'place.' Together, they form a term that specifically denotes a location designed for aviation activities.

机场 is widely used in daily life, especially when discussing travel, transportation, and logistics. In Chinese culture, airports are often associated with modernity and global connectivity. It is also used in phrases like 机场安检 (airport security) or 机场接送 (airport transfer).