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堂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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堂
táng
(main) hall
HSK 7, q, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #3801, Very Hard
堂
táng
large room for a specific purpose
HSK 7, q, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #3801, Very Hard
堂
táng
relationship between cousins etc on the paternal side of a family
HSK 7, q, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #3801, Very Hard
堂
táng
of the same clan
HSK 7, q, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #3801, Very Hard
堂
táng
classifier for sets (or suites) of furniture, classes etc
HSK 7, q, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #3801, Very Hard
堂
táng
hall, large room; government office; cousins
HSK 7, q, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #3801, Very Hard
堂
táng
classifier for classes, lectures etc
HSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #3801, Very Hard
堂
táng
classifier for sets of furniture
HSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #3801, Very Hard
táng(tang2)tang T2
1(main) hall
2large room for a specific purpose
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March 24, 2026
堂táng(tang2)
The character 堂 (táng) primarily refers to a hall or large room designated for a specific purpose, such as a classroom or government office. It can also denote familial relationships, particularly among paternal cousins, and is used as a classifier for sets of furniture or classes.
Strokes11Radical土Frequency#3801DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, family ties are highly valued, and the distinction of relationships through terms like 堂 plays a significant role in social interactions and family gatherings.
Memory tip
Imagine a grand 'tang' (hall) where many family members gather. The character 堂 has a roof (土) over a structure, symbolizing a place where people come together under one roof, like a family reunion.
Meanings of 堂
táng(tang2)
1(main) hall
2large room for a specific purpose
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About 堂
堂Simplified
11Strokes
土Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3801Frequency Rank
间Measure Word
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
厅 (tīng) refers specifically to a hall or reception room, while 堂 (táng) can indicate a larger or more specific purpose, such as a classroom or familial relationship.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context when using 堂, as it can refer to both physical spaces and familial relationships. Common collocations include 堂兄 (táng xiōng) for 'paternal older cousin' and 堂课 (táng kè) for 'class'.
HSK Study Tips
Although 堂 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK level 3 words like 家 (jiā, family) and 教室 (jiàoshì, classroom). Focus on understanding its multiple meanings through context.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 堂 with 室, thinking they are interchangeable, but remember that 堂 implies a larger, communal space. For example, saying '课堂' (kètáng) for 'classroom' is incorrect; it should be '教室' (jiàoshì).
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堂 = 土 + 尚. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 堂
IDS Structure⿱尚土
堂Full character
=
尚Shang4
top
土Tu3
bottom
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Parts
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How to say (main) hall in Chinese
“(main) hall” in Chinese is堂táng
The character 堂 (táng) primarily refers to a hall or large room designated for a specific purpose, such as a classroom or government office. It can also denote familial relationships, particularly among paternal cousins, and is used as a classifier for sets of furniture or classes.
When to use 堂
Be mindful of the context when using 堂, as it can refer to both physical spaces and familial relationships. Common collocations include 堂兄 (táng xiōng) for 'paternal older cousin' and 堂课 (táng kè) for 'class'.
堂 or something close to it
厅 (tīng) refers specifically to a hall or reception room, while 堂 (táng) can indicate a larger or more specific purpose, such as a classroom or familial relationship.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 堂 with 室, thinking they are interchangeable, but remember that 堂 implies a larger, communal space. For example, saying '课堂' (kètáng) for 'classroom' is incorrect; it should be '教室' (jiàoshì).
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Grammar patterns of 堂
堂 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 8 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.
