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廷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
廷tíngcourtyardg, 6 strokes, radical 廴, rank #14165, Hard
廷tíngpalace courtyardunknown, 6 strokes, radical 廴, rank #14165, Hard
tíng(ting2) T2
  1. 1courtyard
  2. 2palace courtyard
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March 24, 2026

廷tíng(ting2)

廷 (tíng) refers to a courtyard or open space in a palace or large building, often serving as a gathering place. It is commonly used in historical contexts, especially related to imperial or governmental settings, symbolizing authority and formality.

Strokes6Radical廴Frequency#14165DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

'廷' connects deeply with Chinese history, particularly in the context of dynasties where courtyards served as places for official decrees and ceremonies. Understanding this term can enhance your appreciation of historical dramas and literature.

Memory Tip

Think of '廷' as a 'ting' where a grand gathering takes place. The character resembles a roof over an open space, suggesting protection and shelter in a courtyard. Picture emperors and officials meeting in this majestic courtyard, emphasizing its significance.

Meanings of 廷

tíng(ting2)
1courtyard
2palace courtyard
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About 廷

廷Simplified
6Strokes
廴Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 廷

Memory Mnemonic

Think of '廷' as a 'ting' where a grand gathering takes place. The character resembles a roof over an open space, suggesting protection and shelter in a courtyard. Picture emperors and officials meeting in this majestic courtyard, emphasizing its significance.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse '廷' with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as historical texts or discussions about palaces. Common collocations include '朝廷' (imperial court) and '庭院' (courtyard).

HSK Study Tips

Although '廷' is not part of the official HSK levels, it is useful for learners interested in historical vocabulary. Focus on recognizing its usage in context with related words like '朝' (morning) and '院' (courtyard) to build a richer vocabulary.

Cultural Note

'廷' connects deeply with Chinese history, particularly in the context of dynasties where courtyards served as places for official decrees and ceremonies. Understanding this term can enhance your appreciation of historical dramas and literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '廷' with '庭' (tíng), which means yard or courtyard in a general sense. Remember that '廷' is more formal and related specifically to palatial contexts. For example, saying '家廷' (jiā tíng) instead of '家庭' (jiā tíng) is incorrect; use '家庭' for home yard.

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Etymology of 廷

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

Phonosemantic compound. 廴 represents the meaning and 𡈼 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

place

Semantic (meaning)廴
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 廷

IDS Structure⿺廴壬
廷Full Character
=
廴yin3
enclosing
壬ren2
inner
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Grammar Patterns of 廷

廷 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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阿根____盛夏的酷热真让我大吃一惊。

I was simply staggered by the heat of the Argentinian high-summer.

Example Sentences for 廷 (10)

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阿根廷盛夏的酷热真让我大吃一惊。

ā gēn tíng shèng xià de kù rè zhēn ràng wǒ dà chī yī jīng。

I was simply staggered by the heat of the Argentinian high-summer.
2
卫生官员成功地将疫情控制在塔巴廷加地区。

wèi shēng guān yuán chéng gōng dì jiāng yì qíng kòng zhì zài tǎ bā tíng jiā dì qū。

Health officials have successfully confined the epidemic to the Tabatinga area.
3
“你一定要来参加廷斯利的毕业聚会。”——“我很乐意。”

“ “ nǐ yī dìng yào lái cān jiā tíng sī lì de bì yè jù。”——“ huì 。”——“ wǒ hěn。”

"You must come to Tinsley's graduation party." — "I'd be delighted."
4
弗里克·伯格将担任阿根廷队对苏格兰队比赛的裁判。

fú lǐ kè· · bó gé jiāng dān rèn ā gēn tíng duì duì sū gé lán duì bǐ sài de cái。

Frik Burger will officiate when the Pumas play Scotland.
5
加文·黑斯廷斯脚踝受伤，被扶下了场。

jiā wén· · hēi sī tíng sī jiǎo huái shòu， shāng ， bèi fú xià。

Gavin Hastings was helped from the field with ankle injuries.
6
肖恩·奥利里已入选参加阿根廷巡回赛的英格兰队大名单。

xiāo ēn· · ào lì lǐ yǐ rù xuǎn cān jiā ā gēn tíng xún huí sài de yīng gé lán duì dà míng。

Sean O'Leary has been named in the England squad to tour Argentina.
7
1816年，阿根廷宣布脱离西班牙正式独立。

1816 1816， nián ， ā gēn tíng xuān bù tuō lí xī bān yá zhèng shì。

In 1816, Argentina declared its independence from Spain.
8
碑文写着：马格勒斯之子卡廷长眠于此。

bēi wén xiě zháo： ： mǎ gé lè sī zhī zǐ kǎ tíng cháng mián yú。

The inscription reads: Here lies Catin, the son of Magarus.
9
米德尔塞克斯郡板球选手盖廷和恩伯里很难说是当红人物。

mǐ dé ěr sāi kè sī jùn bǎn qiú xuǎn shǒu gài tíng hé ēn bó lǐ hěn nán shuō shì dāng hóng rén wù。

Middlesex cricketers Gatting and Emburey are hardly flavour of the month.
10
黑斯廷斯先生在午宴上兴致勃勃地把这个故事向安德森先生详述了一遍。

hēi sī tíng sī xiān shēng zài wǔ yàn shàng xīng zhì bó bó dì bǎ zhè gè gù shì xiàng ān dé sēn xiān shēng xiáng shù le yī biàn。

Mr Hastings gleefully retailed the story to Mr Anderson over lunch.

Cultural Notes for 廷

🏮Cultural insight

'廷' connects deeply with Chinese history, particularly in the context of dynasties where courtyards served as places for official decrees and ceremonies. Understanding this term can enhance your appreciation of historical dramas and literature.

Word Family of 廷

Words Containing This Character11
阿根廷Argentina
朝廷court
宫廷gōngtíngcourt (of king or emperor)宮廷
廷tíngpalace courtyard
教廷the Papacy
谢长廷Frank Chang-ting Hsieh (1946-), Taiwanese DPP politician, mayor of Kaohsiung 1998-2005謝長廷
昆廷Quentin (name)
清廷the Qing court (as government of China)
廷尉Commandant of Justice in imperial China, one of the Nine Ministers 九卿[jiǔ​qīng]
西斯廷Sistine (Chapel)
内廷place at the imperial court, where emperor handled government affairs, gave orders etc內廷
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廷

'廷' specifically refers to a palace courtyard, while '庭' can refer to any courtyard or yard, including those in homes.