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廨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
xièofficeg, 16 strokes, radical 广, Very Hard
xiè(xie4) T4
  1. 1office
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March 24, 2026

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Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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
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About 廨

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

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AI Study Notes for 廨

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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).

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Pronunciation of 廨

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Etymology of 廨

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

building

Semantic (meaning)广
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 廨?

Decomposition of 廨

IDS Structure⿸广解
Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
jie3
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 廨?

Write 廨

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Cultural Notes for 廨

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 廨

Words Containing This Character1
xièoffice
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Compound Meaning

What does 廨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 廨

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