HSK 7, n, 12 strokes, radical 木, rank #8807, Very Hard
棚
péng
canopy
HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 木, rank #8807, Very Hard
péng(peng2) T2
1shack, shed; tent, awning
2canopy
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March 24, 2026
棚péng(peng2)
The character 棚 (péng) refers to a structure used for storage or shelter, commonly translated as 'shack' or 'shed.' It can denote temporary structures like tents or awnings, and is often used in contexts related to outdoor activities, storage, or makeshift housing.
Strokes12Radical木Frequency#8807DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In rural China, temporary structures like 棚 are often used during harvest season to protect crops from the elements, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'penguin' (péng) seeking shelter under a large canopy (棚) to escape the cold. The character 棚 has the radical for wood (木), hinting at its connection to wooden structures used for shelter.
Meanings of 棚
péng(peng2)
1shack, shed; tent, awning
2canopy
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About 棚
棚Simplified
12Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
Podcast: 棚
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Quick Contrast
棚 (péng) vs 房 (fáng) — use 棚 for temporary or makeshift structures, while 房 denotes a permanent building or house.
Usage Notes
In casual contexts, 棚 can refer to any temporary or less formal structure. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms that imply permanence or sturdiness. Common collocations include '车棚' (chēpéng - carport) and '棚屋' (péngwū - shack).
HSK Study Tips
While 棚 is not an HSK word, it connects with other structures in HSK vocabulary, enhancing your understanding of housing and shelter-related terms. When studying, focus on the context in which it is used to build related vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 棚 with more permanent structures like 房子 (fángzi - house). For example, saying '我的房子是棚' (Wǒ de fángzi shì péng - My house is a shed) is incorrect; instead, use '我的棚是新的' (Wǒ de péng shì xīn de - My shed is new).
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Pronunciation of 棚
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Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 朋 represents the sound.
1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
2The sound half朋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywood
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 棚?
Decomposition of 棚
IDS Structure⿰木朋
棚Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
朋peng2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 棚?
How to say shack, shed; tent, awning in Chinese
“shack, shed; tent, awning” in Chinese is棚péng
The character 棚 (péng) refers to a structure used for storage or shelter, commonly translated as 'shack' or 'shed.' It can denote temporary structures like tents or awnings, and is often used in contexts related to outdoor activities, storage, or makeshift housing.
When to use 棚
In casual contexts, 棚 can refer to any temporary or less formal structure. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms that imply permanence or sturdiness. Common collocations include '车棚' (chēpéng - carport) and '棚屋' (péngwū - shack).
棚 or something close to it
棚 (péng) vs 房 (fáng) — use 棚 for temporary or makeshift structures, while 房 denotes a permanent building or house.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 棚 with more permanent structures like 房子 (fángzi - house). For example, saying '我的房子是棚' (Wǒ de fángzi shì péng - My house is a shed) is incorrect; instead, use '我的棚是新的' (Wǒ de péng shì xīn de - My shed is new).
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棚
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Grammar Patterns of 棚
棚 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 2 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
与在录音____里录音相比，她更喜欢现场表演。
She'smuch happier performing live than in a recording studio.
