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榭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
榭xièpavilion, kioskg, 14 strokes, radical 木, rank #37010, Very Hard
xiè(xie4) T4
  1. 1pavilion, kiosk
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March 24, 2026

榭xiè(xie4)

The character 榭 (xiè) refers to a pavilion or a kiosk, often found in gardens or parks. These structures are typically open and provide a space for relaxation and enjoying nature. In Chinese culture, pavilions are symbolic of harmony with nature and are often used in poetry and art.

Strokes14Radical木Frequency#37010DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Pavilions are significant in traditional Chinese gardens, often representing a place for contemplation and artistic inspiration. Famous examples include those in the classical gardens of Suzhou, which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Memory Tip

Imagine a serene garden with a beautiful pavilion (榭) where people gather. The character has the radical '木' (tree) suggesting it's made of wood, and the '舅' component can remind you of an uncle (舅) who loves nature and invites you to enjoy the peaceful setting.

Meanings of 榭

xiè(xie4)
1pavilion, kiosk
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About 榭

榭Simplified
14Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 榭

Quick Contrast

亭 (tíng) - Use 榭 (xiè) when referring to a pavilion with a more decorative or artistic connotation, while 亭 (tíng) typically refers to a simpler structure.

Usage Notes

榭 is typically used in more formal contexts related to architecture or landscape design. Common collocations include '观景榭' (viewing pavilion) and '休闲榭' (leisure pavilion). Be aware of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning drastically.

HSK Study Tips

While 榭 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to words related to nature and architecture that may appear in higher levels. Students should focus on the radicals and structure of the character to enhance their understanding of similar characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 榭 with similar characters like '舍' (shè), which means 'to give up' or 'to leave'. Always remember that 榭 is specifically about pavilions and has a nature connection.

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Etymology of 榭

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

Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 射 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

wood

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)射
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Case file: 榭

Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 射 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half射 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywood
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 榭?

Decomposition of 榭

IDS Structure⿰木射
榭Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
射she4
right
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How to say pavilion, kiosk in Chinese

“pavilion, kiosk” in Chinese is榭xiè

The character 榭 (xiè) refers to a pavilion or a kiosk, often found in gardens or parks. These structures are typically open and provide a space for relaxation and enjoying nature. In Chinese culture, pavilions are symbolic of harmony with nature and are often used in poetry and art.

When to use 榭

榭 is typically used in more formal contexts related to architecture or landscape design. Common collocations include '观景榭' (viewing pavilion) and '休闲榭' (leisure pavilion). Be aware of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning drastically.

榭 or something close to it

亭 (tíng) - Use 榭 (xiè) when referring to a pavilion with a more decorative or artistic connotation, while 亭 (tíng) typically refers to a simpler structure.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 榭 with similar characters like '舍' (shè), which means 'to give up' or 'to leave'. Always remember that 榭 is specifically about pavilions and has a nature connection.

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榭

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Word Family of 榭

Words Containing This Character2
榭xièpavilion
香榭丽舍Champs Élysées香榭麗舍
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Compound Meaning

What does 榭 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 榭

The pinyin is 'xiè', pronounced with a falling tone, similar to 'she-eh'.

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