Meaning and Usage of 上半场
上半场 literally means "the upper half of the field" but is commonly used to refer to the "first half" of a sports game, especially in soccer or basketball.
Common Contexts
It is used to describe the time period before halftime in a match. You will often hear it in sports commentary, reports, and casual conversations about games.
Typical Collocations
Notes
This term is specific to sports and is not used for other types of halves (like halves of a day). It is a neutral, standard term.