Meaning
工作室 refers to a dedicated workspace where creative, technical, or professional work is done. It can be an artist's studio, a design workshop, a media production studio, or a small professional office. The term emphasizes a specialized working environment, often more intimate and focused than a large office.
Usage
Commonly used for creative professions like photography, art, design, music production, and crafts. Can also refer to small professional service spaces like law studios or consulting workshops. In modern usage, it often implies an independent or boutique operation rather than a large corporate office.
Examples
- 01她在家里开了一个陶艺工作室。.She opened a pottery studio at home.
- 02这个设计工作室的作品很有创意。.This design studio's work is very creative.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个工作室
- 间三间工作室
Common collocations
- 摄影工作室photography studio
- 设计工作室design studio
- 音乐工作室music studio
- 开工作室to open/start a studio
Origin
Literally combines 工作 (work) with 室 (room), meaning 'work room.' The term gained popularity in the 20th century as specialized professional and creative workspaces became more common.