俱乐部
jùlèbù
The English word "club" (as in an association of members) is translated into Chinese as 俱乐部 (jùlèbù).
俱乐部 is used to refer to an association of members. In educational settings such as schools or universities, the term 社团 is used instead to refer to clubs.
Meaning: association of members (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
俱乐部 is a transliteration of the English word 'club'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express possession or a relationship involving the club, such as "club's" or "of the club", add the particle 的 after 俱乐部.
How do you pronounce it?
jùlèbù
Did you know?
- While 社团 is the standard for school clubs, the character 社 originally referred to a 'shrine' or 'altar' for the god of soil. This reflects the ancient Chinese tradition of community groups forming around local spiritual protectors.
- In modern Chinese slang, the word 俱乐部 is rarely used for nightclubs. Instead, people use 夜店 (night shop) or 酒吧 (bar), as 俱乐部 implies a membership-based association rather than a place to dance.
- The middle character in 俱乐部, 乐, means 'joy' or 'music', which creates a pleasant, accidental meaning of a 'joyful department' when combined with the other characters.
Examples in context
- 欢迎来到俱乐部。Welcome to the club.This sentence is useful for welcoming someone to the 俱乐部.Tatoeba #10204464 by GlossaMatik, translation #2182552 by Hybrid
- 我不是这个俱乐部的会员。I'm not a member of the club.This sentence is useful for stating that one is not a member of the 俱乐部.Tatoeba #4874078 by musclegirlxyp, translation #3667481 by panamicua
- 这个俱乐部里有50个会员。There are fifty members in this club.This sentence is useful for stating the number of members in a 俱乐部.Tatoeba #1426462 by sadhen, translation #61181 by CK
- 他加入了学校的数学社团。He joined the school's math club.
- 我是这个高尔夫俱乐部的会员。I am a member of this golf club.
- 我们今晚去这家新的俱乐部跳舞吧！Let's go dancing at this new club tonight!
- 咖啡厅和俱乐部合在一起组成了这家会所。The coffee shop and the club together form this establishment.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their weekend hobbies.
- 梓涵 Zihan你想加入那个摄影俱乐部吗？Nǐ xiǎng jiārù nàge shèyǐng jùlèbù ma?Do you want to join that photography club?
- 俊杰 Junjie我想去，但是那个俱乐部太贵了。Wǒ xiǎng qù, dànshì nàge jùlèbù tài guì le.I want to go, but that club is too expensive.
- 梓涵 Zihan俊杰，你可以看看有没有学生折扣。Jùnjié, nǐ kěyǐ kànkan yǒu méiyǒu xuésheng zhékòu.Junjie, you can check if there is a student discount.
- 俊杰 Junjie好主意，我明天就去问问。Hǎo zhǔyì, wǒ míngtiān jiù qù wènwen.Good idea, I will go ask tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
