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婷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
婷tíngattractive, graceful, prettyx, 12 strokes, radical 女
tíng(ting2)ting T2
  1. 1attractive, graceful, pretty
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March 24, 2026

婷tíng(ting2)

The character 婷 (tíng) refers to a quality of attractiveness and gracefulness, often used to describe a person, particularly a woman, who is pretty or elegant. It can be found in personal names and poetic expressions, highlighting beauty and charm.

Strokes12Radical女
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, names carrying the character 婷 are often chosen to bestow grace and beauty upon a person. It reflects the traditional emphasis on elegance and femininity in naming conventions.

Memory tip

Imagine a graceful woman named Ting who dances beautifully. The character 婷 combines the '女' (nǚ) radical, meaning 'woman,' with '廷' (tíng), which can evoke a sense of court or grandeur. Picture Ting dancing in a royal court, embodying both beauty and elegance.

Meanings of 婷

tíng(ting2)
1attractive, graceful, pretty
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About 婷

婷Simplified
12Strokes
女Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

婷 is often used in a positive context to describe women, so it's less common to use it for men. It is important to use it in a complimentary tone; avoid using it in a sarcastic or mocking manner, as this can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While not included in the HSK lists, understanding 婷 can help learners connect with other words related to beauty and charm. Focus on pronunciation and usage in phrases or names to enhance vocabulary related to personal qualities.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse婷 by applying it to describe men, which is culturally inappropriate. For example, saying '他很婷' (tā hěn tíng) is incorrect; instead, use '她很婷' (tā hěn tíng) for women.

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Etymology of 婷

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 女 represents the meaning and 亭 represents the sound.

Memory hint

woman

Semantic (meaning)女
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Phonetic (sound)亭
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Origin

婷 = 女 + 亭. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 婷

IDS Structure⿰女亭
婷Full character
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女nü3
left
亭ting2
right
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Parts

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How to say attractive, graceful, pretty in Chinese

“attractive, graceful, pretty” in Chinese is婷tíng

The character 婷 (tíng) refers to a quality of attractiveness and gracefulness, often used to describe a person, particularly a woman, who is pretty or elegant. It can be found in personal names and poetic expressions, highlighting beauty and charm.

When to use 婷

婷 is often used in a positive context to describe women, so it's less common to use it for men. It is important to use it in a complimentary tone; avoid using it in a sarcastic or mocking manner, as this can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse婷 by applying it to describe men, which is culturally inappropriate. For example, saying '他很婷' (tā hěn tíng) is incorrect; instead, use '她很婷' (tā hěn tíng) for women.

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Word Family of 婷

Words containing this character4
婷tínggraceful
潘婷Pantene (hair products brand)
娉婷beautiful woman
袅袅婷婷(of a woman) elegant and supple裊裊婷婷
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Frequently asked questions about 婷

Yes,婷 is often used in names and poetry but is less frequently used in casual conversation.

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