Meaning
长凳 refers to a long bench or seat typically designed for multiple people to sit on. Unlike a chair (椅子), which is for one person, a 长凳 is an elongated seat without a backrest, commonly found in parks, school classrooms, dining areas, and public spaces.
Usage
This word is commonly used to describe both indoor and outdoor benches. In everyday conversation, people use it to refer to wooden or metal benches in parks, waiting areas, or traditional Chinese furniture. It often appears in contexts describing seating arrangements or furniture.
Examples
- 01公园里有很多长凳，人们可以坐下来休息。, .There are many benches in the park where people can sit down and rest.
- 02我们在长凳上坐了一会儿，聊了聊天。, .We sat on the bench for a while and chatted.
Characters
Measure words
- 条一条长凳
- 张一张长凳
Common collocations
- 坐在长凳上to sit on a bench
- 公园长凳park bench
- 木制长凳wooden bench
Origin
The word combines 长 (long) with 凳 (stool/bench), literally meaning 'long stool.' This straightforward compound describes the physical characteristic of the object—a bench that is elongated to accommodate multiple people.