HSK 6, ng, 9 strokes, radical 亠, rank #12432, Hard
亭
tíng
booth
HSK 6, ng, 9 strokes, radical 亠, rank #12432, Hard
亭
tíng
kiosk
HSK 6, ng, 9 strokes, radical 亠, rank #12432, Hard
亭
tíng
erect
HSK 6, ng, 9 strokes, radical 亠, rank #12432, Hard
tíng(ting2) T2
1pavilion
2booth
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March 24, 2026
亭tíng(ting2)
亭 (tíng) refers to a structure, often a small pavilion or kiosk, that is typically open on the sides and serves as a place for relaxation or gathering. It can also imply the act of erecting such a structure. This character is commonly used in contexts related to architecture, parks, and public spaces.
Strokes9Radical亠Frequency#12432DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese gardens, pavilions (亭) are integral, providing places for rest and social interaction amidst nature, reflecting the culture's appreciation of harmony between architecture and the environment.
Memory Tip
Imagine a peaceful garden with a small pavilion (亭) at its center, where you can rest and enjoy nature. The character has a roof component (亠) on top, suggesting shelter, and below, it resembles a 'stand' where people might gather, helping you remember that it means a small structure or booth.
Meanings of 亭
tíng(ting2)
1pavilion
2booth
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About 亭
亭Simplified
9Strokes
亠Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#12432Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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AI Study Notes for 亭
Quick Contrast
亭 (tíng) vs 楼 (lóu) — use 亭 for open pavilions or kiosks, while 楼 refers to multi-story buildings.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 亭 with similar characters that denote larger structures or different concepts. This word is more commonly used in informal contexts. It often collocates with words like 公园 (gōngyuán - park) and 小 (xiǎo - small) to specify a smaller pavilion.
HSK Study Tips
亭 is not included in the HSK word list; however, it connects with other architectural terms like 楼 (lóu - building) and 栋 (dòng - measure word for buildings). Focus on its usage in describing outdoor spaces and structures.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly write 亭 as 庭 (tíng), which means 'yard' or 'courtyard'. Remember that 亭 specifically refers to a pavilion or booth, while 庭 is related to enclosed spaces around a home.
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Pronunciation of 亭
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Phonosemantic compound. 京 represents the meaning and 丁 represents the sound.
1The giveaway亠, 口, and 冖 form a picture of a pavilion; 丁 provides the pronunciation
2On the record aspictographic — someone drew the thing itself.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 亭?
Decomposition of 亭
IDS Structure⿱⿳亠口冖丁
亭Full Character
=
亠tou2
top
口kou3
middle
冖mi4
bottom
丁Ding1
Exercise 1 of 3
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 亭?
How to say pavilion in Chinese
“pavilion” in Chinese is亭tíng
亭 (tíng) refers to a structure, often a small pavilion or kiosk, that is typically open on the sides and serves as a place for relaxation or gathering. It can also imply the act of erecting such a structure. This character is commonly used in contexts related to architecture, parks, and public spaces.
When to use 亭
Be careful not to confuse 亭 with similar characters that denote larger structures or different concepts. This word is more commonly used in informal contexts. It often collocates with words like 公园 (gōngyuán - park) and 小 (xiǎo - small) to specify a smaller pavilion.
亭 or something close to it
亭 (tíng) vs 楼 (lóu) — use 亭 for open pavilions or kiosks, while 楼 refers to multi-story buildings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly write 亭 as 庭 (tíng), which means 'yard' or 'courtyard'. Remember that 亭 specifically refers to a pavilion or booth, while 庭 is related to enclosed spaces around a home.
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亭
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Grammar Patterns of 亭
亭 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 4 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
茅草____是独自放松和读书的阴凉清幽之所。
Thatched pavilions provide shady retreats for relaxing and reading in privacy.
