Definition

1. Noun:
   • Playground: A designated area, typically at a school or in a public park, equipped with facilities for children to play.
   • Playing field / Court: A defined area or surface used for playing a specific sport or game (e.g., a tennis court, a soccer field).
   • Arena / Sphere: A figurative space for activity, competition, or expression within a particular field, industry, or domain.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các em nhỏ đang vui đùa trong sân chơi. (The children are playing happily in the playground.)
  • Sân chơi tennis mới rất đẹp. (The new tennis court is very beautiful.)
  • Công ty này mới tham gia vào sân chơi công nghệ. (This company has just entered the technology arena.)

Advanced Usage

• "mở rộng sân chơi": to expand the playing field; to create more opportunities or a broader scope for activity.
  • Hiệp định thương mại đã mở rộng sân chơi cho các doanh nghiệp. (The trade agreement expanded the playing field for businesses.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sân vận động (n): Stadium; a large structure for sports events and concerts.
• Sân khấu (n): Stage; a platform for performances, often used figuratively for a field of artistic expression.

Synonyms

• Playground: An outdoor area for children's play.
• Court / Field: A marked area for sports.
• Arena / Domain: A sphere of activity or interest.

Related Idioms

• Công bằng trong sân chơi: A level playing field; fair and equal conditions for competition.
  • Mọi công ty đều cần một sân chơi công bằng. (All companies need a level playing field.)

1. Playground