Skip to content
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
廨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
廨xièofficeg, 16 strokes, radical 广
xiè(xie4)xie T4
  1. 1office
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

廨xiè(xie4)

The character 廨 (xiè) refers to a type of official office or administrative building, often associated with government functions. It is primarily used in historical contexts or in formal writing to denote bureaucratic locations or institutions.

Strokes16Radical广
Cultural Note

In ancient China, the term 廨 was often associated with the imperial bureaucracy, where officials would gather to discuss policies and governance, highlighting the importance of structured administration in Chinese history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand official building (廨) where important decisions are made. The character has a roof (亘) suggesting shelter for officials, while the lower part (夭) could remind you of the importance of having proper governance for the 'young' generation.

Meanings of 廨

xiè(xie4)
1office
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 廨 means.

About 廨

廨Simplified
16Strokes
广Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 廨

JasonAmy

Podcast: 廨

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 廨

Usage Notes

廨 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is mostly found in written Chinese, especially in historical texts or formal documents. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common words like 办公室 (bàngōngshì), which means office in a modern context.

HSK Study Tips

Although 廨 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its historical significance can enhance your comprehension of classical texts. Focus on recognizing it in literary works or discussions about government and administration.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 廨 with more commonly used terms for 'office'. For example, saying '我在廨工作' (Wǒ zài xiè gōngzuò) is incorrect in modern usage; instead, use '我在办公室工作' (Wǒ zài bàngōngshì gōngzuò).

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 廨

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 廨 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Jason Explains 廨 to You

Let me explain 廨 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 廨 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.

How Well Do You Know 廨?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 廨 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Etymology of 廨

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

building

Semantic (meaning)广
+
Phonetic (sound)解
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters
Exercise 1 of 1

Origin

廨 = 广 + 解. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 廨

IDS Structure⿸广解
廨Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
解jie3
inner
Exercise 1 of 2

Parts

Which of these is part of 廨?

How to say office in Chinese

“office” in Chinese is廨xiè

The character 廨 (xiè) refers to a type of official office or administrative building, often associated with government functions. It is primarily used in historical contexts or in formal writing to denote bureaucratic locations or institutions.

When to use 廨

廨 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is mostly found in written Chinese, especially in historical texts or formal documents. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common words like 办公室 (bàngōngshì), which means office in a modern context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 廨 with more commonly used terms for 'office'. For example, saying '我在廨工作' (Wǒ zài xiè gōngzuò) is incorrect in modern usage; instead, use '我在办公室工作' (Wǒ zài bàngōngshì gōngzuò).

Write 廨

廨

Practice writing 廨 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 廨?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.

Word Family of 廨

Words Containing This Character1
廨xièoffice

Frequently Asked Questions about 廨

No, 廨 is mostly used in formal or historical contexts and is not common in daily spoken Chinese.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 廨?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab