厅
hall; office; department
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
hall; reception room; living room
Refers to rooms in a house or building used for gathering, entertaining guests, or dining.
Our living room is very big and can accommodate many guests.
The dining hall is already full of people eating.
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A tall Christmas tree is placed in the center of the hall.
The lobby of this hotel is decorated very luxuriously.
We waited in the hallway for a few minutes before someone came to open the door.
noun
office; department (of central or ministry-level government)
formalRefers to administrative units at the central government or ministry level.
The General Office of the State Council issued the latest notice.
This issue needs to be submitted to the general office for discussion.
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The Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is under the management of the general office.
The director of the general office is responsible for coordinating the work of various departments.
They are processing documents in the office hall.
noun
department; bureau (of provincial-level government)
formalRefers to administrative departments at the provincial government level.
The Provincial Department of Education is responsible for managing educational affairs throughout the province.
The Finance Department announced this year's budget plan.
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He has worked in the Health Department for ten years.
The Transportation Department is formulating a new road construction plan.
The Culture Department organized a province-wide art exhibition.