HSK 6, ng, 9 strokes, radical 亠, rank #12432, Hard
亭
tíng
booth
HSK 6, ng, 9 strokes, radical 亠, rank #12432, Hard
亭
tíng
kiosk
HSK 6, ng, 9 strokes, radical 亠, rank #12432, Hard
亭
tíng
erect
HSK 6, ng, 9 strokes, radical 亠, rank #12432, Hard
tíng(ting2) T2
1pavilion
2booth
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March 24, 2026
亭tíng(ting2)
亭 (tíng) refers to a structure, often a small pavilion or kiosk, that is typically open on the sides and serves as a place for relaxation or gathering. It can also imply the act of erecting such a structure. This character is commonly used in contexts related to architecture, parks, and public spaces.
Strokes9Radical亠Frequency#12432DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese gardens, pavilions (亭) are integral, providing places for rest and social interaction amidst nature, reflecting the culture's appreciation of harmony between architecture and the environment.
Memory Tip
Imagine a peaceful garden with a small pavilion (亭) at its center, where you can rest and enjoy nature. The character has a roof component (亠) on top, suggesting shelter, and below, it resembles a 'stand' where people might gather, helping you remember that it means a small structure or booth.
Meanings of 亭
tíng(ting2)
1pavilion
2booth
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About 亭
亭Simplified
9Strokes
亠Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#12432Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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AI Study Notes for 亭
Quick Contrast
亭 (tíng) vs 楼 (lóu) — use 亭 for open pavilions or kiosks, while 楼 refers to multi-story buildings.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a peaceful garden with a small pavilion (亭) at its center, where you can rest and enjoy nature. The character has a roof component (亠) on top, suggesting shelter, and below, it resembles a 'stand' where people might gather, helping you remember that it means a small structure or booth.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 亭 with similar characters that denote larger structures or different concepts. This word is more commonly used in informal contexts. It often collocates with words like 公园 (gōngyuán - park) and 小 (xiǎo - small) to specify a smaller pavilion.
HSK Study Tips
亭 is not included in the HSK word list; however, it connects with other architectural terms like 楼 (lóu - building) and 栋 (dòng - measure word for buildings). Focus on its usage in describing outdoor spaces and structures.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese gardens, pavilions (亭) are integral, providing places for rest and social interaction amidst nature, reflecting the culture's appreciation of harmony between architecture and the environment.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly write 亭 as 庭 (tíng), which means 'yard' or 'courtyard'. Remember that 亭 specifically refers to a pavilion or booth, while 庭 is related to enclosed spaces around a home.
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Grammar Patterns of 亭
亭 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 4 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
茅草____是独自放松和读书的阴凉清幽之所。
Thatched pavilions provide shady retreats for relaxing and reading in privacy.
lǐ méi tíng yīn wéi chē dào zhōng wǔ cái kāi, , zhèng zài chuáng shàng lǎn zháo.
Since the bus didn't leave until noon, Li Mei - t'ing was lounging on his bed.
8
李玉亭 很有把握地说.
lǐ yù tíng hěn yǒu bǎ wò dì.
" No. I know all about the trouble he's having with Chao Po - tao. "
9
李玉亭的心跳得卜卜的响, 手指尖是冰冷.
lǐ yù tíng de xīn tiào dé bǔ bǔ de xiǎng, , shǒu zhǐ jiān shì bīng.
His heart pounded , and his finger - tips felt suddenly cold.
10
忽然一声狂笑惊觉了李玉亭的沉思.
hū rán yī shēng kuáng xiào jīng jué le lǐ yù tíng de chén sī.
He was startled abruptly out of his gloomy musings by a laugh.
Cultural Notes for 亭
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese gardens, pavilions (亭) are integral, providing places for rest and social interaction amidst nature, reflecting the culture's appreciation of harmony between architecture and the environment.
Word Family of 亭
Compounds9
停ting2to stop
婷ting2attractive, graceful, pretty
渟
葶ting2yellow whitlow-grass; Draba nemerosa
蝏
嵉
碠
聤
諪
Words Containing This Character19
亭tíngbooth
电话亭telephone booth電話亭
凉亭pavilion涼亭
亭子tíngzipavilion
亭亭玉立slender and elegant (of a woman)
亭台楼阁pavilions and kiosks (in Chinese gardens)亭臺樓閣
华亭Huating county in Pingliang 平涼|平凉[Píngliáng], Gansu華亭
碑亭pavilion housing a stele
乐亭Laoting county in Tangshan 唐山[Tángshān], Hebei樂亭
亭长ancient official title亭長
保亭Baoting Li and Miao autonomous county, Hainan
乐亭县Laoting county in Tangshan 唐山[Tángshān], Hebei樂亭縣
邮亭postal kiosk郵亭
书亭book kiosk書亭
山亭区Shanting district of Zaozhuang city 棗莊市|枣庄市[Zǎozhuāngshì], Shandong山亭區
华亭县Huating county in Pingliang 平涼|平凉[Píngliáng], Gansu華亭縣
保亭县Baoting Li and Miao autonomous county, Hainan保亭縣
盐亭Yanting county in Mianyang 綿陽|绵阳[Miányáng], north Sichuan鹽亭
盐亭县Yanting county in Mianyang 綿陽|绵阳[Miányáng], north Sichuan鹽亭縣
Exercise 1 of 4
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 亭
You can encounter phrases like 亭台楼阁 (tíng tái lóu gé), which describes various types of traditional Chinese architecture including pavilions.
Yes, 亭 can refer to modern kiosks or booths in parks and public areas, showing its versatility in both historical and contemporary settings.
