Meaning
画室 refers to a dedicated space or room where artists work on paintings and other visual artworks. It can be a private studio for professional artists, a classroom in an art school, or a commercial space where art classes are held.
Usage
This term is commonly used in educational contexts (art schools, training centers) and professional settings. When referring to commercial studios that offer art classes, the full name often includes the studio's brand name before 画室. In conversation, it typically implies a space specifically equipped for painting and drawing rather than other art forms like sculpture.
Examples
- 01她在市中心开了一间画室，专门教孩子画画。, .She opened an art studio in the city center that specializes in teaching children to paint.
- 02他每个周末都去画室练习素描和水彩。.He goes to the art studio every weekend to practice sketching and watercolor.
Characters
Measure words
- 间一间画室
- 个一个画室
Common collocations
- 开画室to open an art studio
- 画室培训art studio training
- 美术画室fine arts studio
- 私人画室private studio
Origin
Compound word combining 画 (painting/drawing) with 室 (room), literally meaning 'painting room' or 'drawing room'. The character 室 is commonly used to form words for specialized rooms or spaces.