Skip to content
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
帑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
帑tǎngtreasury; public fundsg, 8 strokes, radical 巾, rank #71922, Very Hard
帑tǎngstate treasuryunknown, 8 strokes, radical 巾, rank #71922, Very Hard
tǎng(tang3) T3
  1. 1treasury; public funds
  2. 2state treasury
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

帑tǎng(tang3)

The character 帑 (tǎng) refers to a treasury or public funds. It is commonly used in contexts related to government finance, state budgets, and the management of public resources. This term conveys a sense of collective wealth and is often associated with financial institutions or governmental departments.

Strokes8Radical巾Frequency#71922DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, the state treasury has played a crucial role in maintaining the economy and funding public projects. The concept of public funds reflects Confucian values of shared resources for the common good.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large treasure chest (the character's outer shape) overflowing with gold coins to represent public funds. The top part resembles a roof, suggesting that it is a place of storage, while the bottom part symbolizes the wealth accumulated by the state. The pronunciation 'tǎng' can be remembered by thinking of 'tangling' in money matters.

Meanings of 帑

tǎng(tang3)
1treasury; public funds
2state treasury
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 帑 means.

About 帑

帑Simplified
8Strokes
巾Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 帑

JasonAmy

Podcast: 帑

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 帑

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 帑 with similar characters like 库 (kù), which also refers to storage but is less specific to public funds. This word is more formal and should be used in official contexts, such as discussions about government budgets or financial reports. Be aware of the tone; the third tone (tǎng) should be pronounced with a falling-rising intonation.

HSK Study Tips

Since 帑 is not typically included in HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on related terms like 财政 (cáizhèng, finance) or 预算 (yùsuàn, budget) which are more common at HSK levels. Understanding 帑 may deepen knowledge of governmental financial structures in Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 帑 with the character 钱 (qián, money), leading to incorrect phrases like 帑的钱 (tǎng de qián, treasury's money), where it should simply be 帑 to refer to public funds directly. Ensure you use it in the appropriate context.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 帑

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 帑 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 帑 to You

Let me explain 帑 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 帑 through them.

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

How Well Do You Know 帑?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 帑 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 帑

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Records kept on cloth 巾 by servants 奴

Learn more about Ideograph (指事字) characters
Exercise 1 of 1

Origin

What kind of character is 帑?

Decomposition of 帑

IDS Structure⿱奴巾
帑Full Character
=
奴nu2
top
巾jin1
bottom
Exercise 1 of 2

Parts

Which of these is part of 帑?

How to say treasury; public funds in Chinese

“treasury; public funds” in Chinese is帑tǎng

The character 帑 (tǎng) refers to a treasury or public funds. It is commonly used in contexts related to government finance, state budgets, and the management of public resources. This term conveys a sense of collective wealth and is often associated with financial institutions or governmental departments.

When to use 帑

Common mistakes include confusing 帑 with similar characters like 库 (kù), which also refers to storage but is less specific to public funds. This word is more formal and should be used in official contexts, such as discussions about government budgets or financial reports. Be aware of the tone; the third tone (tǎng) should be pronounced with a falling-rising intonation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 帑 with the character 钱 (qián, money), leading to incorrect phrases like 帑的钱 (tǎng de qián, treasury's money), where it should simply be 帑 to refer to public funds directly. Ensure you use it in the appropriate context.

Write 帑

帑

Practice writing 帑 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 帑?

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 帑

Words Containing This Character1
帑tǎngstate treasury

Frequently Asked Questions about 帑

While 帑 specifically refers to the treasury or public funds, 财政 encompasses broader financial management and policies related to government finance.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 帑?

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