unknown, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #13025, Very Hard
汀
tīng
sandbank
unknown, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #13025, Very Hard
tīng(ting1) T1
1bank, sandbar; beach, shore
2shoal
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March 24, 2026
汀tīng(ting1)
The character 汀 (tīng) refers to a small bank or sandbar in a river, often used to describe a beach or shore area. It is commonly used in contexts related to water bodies, emphasizing locations where land meets water, particularly in scenic or natural settings.
Strokes5Radical氵Frequency#13025DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and literature,汀 often evokes serene imagery of nature, associated with leisure and tranquility near water, reflecting the traditional Chinese appreciation for landscapes and harmony with nature.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tranquil scene by the river where a little 'ting' (tīng) is a sandbar sticking out of the water. The radical '氵' (water) hints at its connection to water bodies, while the rest of the character suggests a small area of land – picture a tiny island inviting you to relax.
Meanings of 汀
tīng(ting1)
1bank, sandbar; beach, shore
2shoal
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About 汀
汀Simplified
5Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
汀 is generally used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation, making it more formal. Be careful with tones; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '汀洲' (tīng zhōu) for sandbar and '汀岸' (tīng àn) for sandy shore.
HSK Study Tips
汀 is not included in the HSK levels but aligns with vocabulary related to nature and geography. Students should focus on recognizing the character in literary texts and associating it with similar words, like '滩' (tān, shoal) for enhanced contextual understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 汀 with similar characters like '滩' (tān), thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 汀 specifically refers to small banks or sandbars, while 滩 refers to shoals or beaches more broadly.
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 丁 represents the sound.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half丁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 汀?
Decomposition of 汀
IDS Structure⿰氵丁
汀Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
丁Ding1
right
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Which of these is a component of 汀?
How to say bank, sandbar; beach, shore in Chinese
“bank, sandbar; beach, shore” in Chinese is汀tīng
The character 汀 (tīng) refers to a small bank or sandbar in a river, often used to describe a beach or shore area. It is commonly used in contexts related to water bodies, emphasizing locations where land meets water, particularly in scenic or natural settings.
When to use 汀
汀 is generally used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation, making it more formal. Be careful with tones; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '汀洲' (tīng zhōu) for sandbar and '汀岸' (tīng àn) for sandy shore.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 汀 with similar characters like '滩' (tān), thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 汀 specifically refers to small banks or sandbars, while 滩 refers to shoals or beaches more broadly.
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Grammar Patterns of 汀
汀 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
布鲁斯·斯普林斯____重新组建了他的音乐团队，E街乐队。
Bruce Springsteen has re-hired his muso collective, the E Street Band.
Example Sentences for 汀 (8)
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布鲁斯·斯普林斯汀重新组建了他的音乐团队，E街乐队。
bù lǔ sī· · sī pǔ lín sī tīng zhòng xīn zǔ jiàn le tā de yīn lè tuán，E duì ，E jiē。
Bruce Springsteen has re-hired his muso collective, the E Street Band.
2
在电影摄制过程中，柯蒂斯爱上了同他联袂主演的明星克里斯汀·考夫曼。
zài diàn yǐng shè zhì guò chéng zhōng， ， kē dì sī ài shàng le tóng tā lián mèi zhǔ yǎn de míng xīng kè lǐ sī· tīng · kǎo。
During the filming, Curtis fell in love with his co-star, Christine Kaufmann.
3
那天晚上晚些时候，刘易斯开始哼唱另一首斯普林斯汀的歌曲。
nà tiān wǎn shàng wǎn xiē shí hòu， ， liú yì sī kāi shǐ hēng chàng lìng yī shǒu sī pǔ lín sī tīng de gē。
Later in the evening, Lewis began to croon another Springsteen song.
