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March 24, 2026
唐táng(Tang2)
The character 唐 (táng) primarily refers to the Tang dynasty, a significant period in Chinese history known for its cultural flourishing and political stability from 618 to 907 AD. It can also be a surname, and in some contexts, it conveys meanings related to exaggeration or emptiness, often implying that something is in vain or lacks substance.
Strokes10Radical口Frequency#5633DifficultyHard
Cultural note
The Tang dynasty is celebrated in Chinese culture for its advancements in poetry, art, and trade, marking a high point in Chinese civilization. Festivals and literature often reference the Tang era to symbolize cultural prosperity.
Memory tip
Imagine a grand 'Tang' banquet where everything looks extravagant but is just for show, representing the meaning of exaggeration and emptiness. The character 唐 looks like a roof (the top) over a person (the bottom), suggesting a grand but empty place – much like the lavish feasts of the Tang dynasty that were sometimes more about appearance than substance.
Meanings of 唐
táng(Tang2)
1to exaggerate
2empty
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About 唐
唐Simplified
10Strokes
口Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#5633Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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Usage Notes
唐 is primarily used in formal contexts when discussing historical periods or surnames. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to the context. It often appears with other historical terms or surnames, like in '唐朝' (Tang Dynasty).
HSK Study Tips
While 唐 itself may not appear in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with historical terms and cultural discussions relevant to HSK 4 and above. Students should focus on its historical context and how it interacts with other characters and terms related to Chinese history.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly pronounce 唐 as 'tang' without the proper tone, which changes the meaning. Remember to use the second tone: táng. Additionally, some confuse it with the character 唐 (táng) and the character 當 (dāng), which have different meanings and tones.
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The character 唐 (táng) primarily refers to the Tang dynasty, a significant period in Chinese history known for its cultural flourishing and political stability from 618 to 907 AD. It can also be a surname, and in some contexts, it conveys meanings related to exaggeration or emptiness, often implying that something is in vain or lacks substance.
When to use 唐
唐 is primarily used in formal contexts when discussing historical periods or surnames. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to the context. It often appears with other historical terms or surnames, like in '唐朝' (Tang Dynasty).
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly pronounce 唐 as 'tang' without the proper tone, which changes the meaning. Remember to use the second tone: táng. Additionally, some confuse it with the character 唐 (táng) and the character 當 (dāng), which have different meanings and tones.
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Grammar patterns of 唐
唐 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 8 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.
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____告诉我这件事后，就谈起了他的母亲。
After Don told me this, he spoke of his mother.
Example sentences for 唐 (10)
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唐告诉我这件事后，就谈起了他的母亲。
táng gàosu wǒ zhè jiàn shìhòu， jiù tán qǐ le tā de mǔqīn。
From my standpoint, you know, this thing is just ridiculous.
3
唐纳森有一系列小的犯罪前科，但没犯过大事。
táng nà sēn yǒu yíxìliè xiǎo de fànzuì qián kē， dàn méi fàn guò dàshì。
Donaldson was a petty crook with a string of previous offences.
4
比加特·唐纳德，这家驻格拉斯哥的营销代理公司已赢得了两个爱丁堡的客户。
bǐ jiā tè· táng nà dé， zhè jiā zhù gé lā Sī gē de yíngxiāo dàilǐ gōngsī yǐ yíngdé le liǎng gè ài Dīng bǎo de kèhù。
Biggart Donald, the Glasgow-based marketing agency, has won two Edinburgh accounts.
5
唐纳德，有些事还是不说为好。
táng nà dé， yǒuxiē shì háishi bù shuō wèi hǎo。
Some things, Donald, are better left unsaid.
6
我感觉那是对我们生活的一种干扰，让人感到荒唐可气。
wǒ gǎnjué nà shì duì wǒmen shēnghuó de yī zhǒng gānrǎo， ràng rén gǎndào huāngtáng kě qì。
I felt it was a grotesque intrusion into our lives.
7
不用遵照那套荒唐愚蠢的投资策略也可以做到。
búyòng zūnzhào nà tào huāngtáng yúchǔn de tóuzī cèlüè yě kěyǐ zuòdào。
It can be done without following some absurd, off-the-wall investment strategy.
8
那是一次荒唐的审判。
nà shì yī cì huāngtáng de shěnpàn。
It was a farcical trial.
9
他站到一边并示意唐到门口去。
tā zhàn dào yìbiān bìng shìyì táng dào ménkǒu qù。
He stood aside and motioned Don to the door.
10
他们把她与不同的男人扯上关系，包括大亨唐纳德·特朗普。
tāmen bǎ tā yǔ bùtóng de nánrén chě shàng guānxì， bāokuò dà hēng táng nà dé· tè lǎng pǔ。
They've linked her with various men, including magnate Donald Trump.
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Word Family of 唐
Compounds20
糖tángsugar
塘tángdyke
搪tángto parry, to block; to ward off, to evade
溏tángpool, pond; not hardened, semi-soft
瑭tánga kind of jade
醣tángcarbohydrate
煻táng
篖táng
螗tánga kind of cicada
赯táng
傏táng
嵣dàng
榶táng
瞊dàng
磄táng
禟táng
膅táng
蓎táng
鎕táng
餹táng
Words containing this character19
唐tángempty
荒唐huāngtángbeyond belief
唐山tángshānTangshan prefecture level city in Hebei
唐代tángdàiTang dynasty (618-907)
唐人街tángrénjiēChinatown
唐朝tángcháoTang dynasty (618-907)
唐僧tángsēngXuanzang (602-664) Tang dynasty Buddhist monk and translator, who traveled to India 629-645
唐突tángtūto be rude
唐纳德tángnàdéDonald (name)唐納德
唐宋tángsòngthe Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties
唐诗tángshīTang poetry唐詩
唐山市tángshānshìTangshan prefecture level city in Hebei
唐纳tángnàTanner or Donald (name)唐納
唐宁街tángníngjiēDowning Street (London)唐寧街
唐家璇tángjiāxuánTang Jiaxuan (1938-), politician and diplomat
唐装tángzhuāngTang suit (traditional Chinese jacket)唐裝
唐太宗tángtàizōngEmperor Taizong of Tang, reign name of second Tang emperor Li Shimin 李世民[LǐShìmín] (599-649), reigned 626-649
唐老鸭tánglǎoyāDonald Duck唐老鴨
唐玄宗tángxuánzōngTang Emperor Xuanzong (685-762), also known as Emperor Ming of Tang 唐明皇[TángMínghuáng], reign name of seventh Tang emperor 李隆基[LǐLōngjī], reigned 712-756
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Frequently asked questions about 唐
In modern contexts, 唐 often refers to the Tang dynasty or can be used as a surname. It may also imply something exaggerated or empty.
Yes, 唐 is a recognized surname in China, though it is not among the most common surnames.
You can remember that 唐 (táng) sounds like 'tang' in English, which can remind you of the extravagant and colorful imagery of the Tang dynasty.
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