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礼堂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
礼堂lǐtángassembly hallHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #11538, Very Hard
礼堂lǐtángauditoriumHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #11538, Very Hard
lǐtáng(li3tang2)li tang T3
  1. 1assembly hall
  2. 2auditorium
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March 24, 2026

礼堂(禮堂)lǐtáng(li3tang2)

礼堂 (lǐtáng) refers to an assembly hall or auditorium, typically used for gatherings, ceremonies, or events. It is a space designed to accommodate a large number of people, often featuring a stage or area for speakers and performances.

Strokes16Frequency#11538DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 礼堂 often serves as a venue for important ceremonies such as weddings or graduations, reflecting the value placed on community and celebration. Many educational institutions have a 礼堂 where significant events are held.

Memory Tip

Think of 礼 (lǐ) as 'gift' or 'ceremony,' which often takes place in a hall (堂, táng). Imagine a grand hall where people gather to receive gifts or participate in ceremonies, making it easy to remember that 礼堂 is a place for such events.

Meanings of 礼堂

lǐtáng(li3tang2)
1assembly hall
2auditorium
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About 礼堂

礼堂Simplified
禮堂Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
座Measure Word
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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会堂 (huìtáng) — use 礼堂 for formal ceremonies and gatherings, while 会堂 is more general for meetings and assemblies.

Usage Notes

礼堂 is used in formal contexts, often associated with schools, community centers, or religious gatherings. Avoid confusing it with smaller venues like '会议室' (huìyìshì), which means 'meeting room.' Remember to use the correct tones: 礼 (lǐ) is third tone and 堂 (táng) is second tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 礼堂 is not explicitly listed in HSK, it is a useful term for learners at HSK 3 and above, as it connects to vocabulary related to events and gatherings. Focus on combining it with related words like '活动' (huódòng, activity) and '庆典' (qìngdiǎn, celebration).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 礼堂 with similar terms like '大礼堂' (dàlǐtáng), which means 'large auditorium.' However, 礼堂 can refer to any assembly hall, regardless of size. It's essential to understand the context of use.

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Component Characters

礼lǐgift
HSK 55 strokes礻
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堂táng(main) hall
HSK 711 strokes土
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How to say assembly hall in Chinese

“assembly hall” in Chinese is礼堂lǐtáng

礼堂 (lǐtáng) refers to an assembly hall or auditorium, typically used for gatherings, ceremonies, or events. It is a space designed to accommodate a large number of people, often featuring a stage or area for speakers and performances.

When to use 礼堂

礼堂 is used in formal contexts, often associated with schools, community centers, or religious gatherings. Avoid confusing it with smaller venues like '会议室' (huìyìshì), which means 'meeting room.' Remember to use the correct tones: 礼 (lǐ) is third tone and 堂 (táng) is second tone.

礼堂 or something close to it

会堂 (huìtáng) — use 礼堂 for formal ceremonies and gatherings, while 会堂 is more general for meetings and assemblies.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 礼堂 with similar terms like '大礼堂' (dàlǐtáng), which means 'large auditorium.' However, 礼堂 can refer to any assembly hall, regardless of size. It's essential to understand the context of use.

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礼堂 is best suited for formal gatherings; for casual meetings, other terms like 会议室 (huìyìshì) might be more appropriate.

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