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March 24, 2026
厅(廳)tīng(ting1)
The character 厅 (tīng) refers to a large room or hall, often used for receiving guests or conducting official functions. It can denote various types of reception areas, such as a living room in a home or a governmental office, emphasizing its role as a central space for gatherings or activities.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese homes, the 厅 often serves as a welcoming area for guests, reflecting the importance of hospitality in Chinese culture. It is common for families to decorate this space elaborately to create a good impression.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand hall (厅) where guests are received. The roof of the hall looks like a large 'T' (for 'T'ing') that is open wide, welcoming everyone in. Picture yourself entering this hall, feeling the spaciousness and importance of the space.
Meanings of 厅
tīng(ting1)
1(reception) hall
2living room
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About 厅
厅Simplified
廳Traditional
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厂Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3979Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
大厅 (dàtīng) vs 厅 (tīng) — use 大厅 for larger, more formal halls, while 厅 is more general and can refer to smaller or less formal spaces.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a grand hall (厅) where guests are received. The roof of the hall looks like a large 'T' (for 'T'ing') that is open wide, welcoming everyone in. Picture yourself entering this hall, feeling the spaciousness and importance of the space.
Usage Notes
When using 厅, it's important to be mindful of the context, as it can refer to different types of halls. Common collocations include '接待厅' (reception hall) and '会议厅' (conference hall). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, like '听' (tīng), which means 'to listen'.
HSK Study Tips
While 厅 is not a specific HSK level word, it relates to common vocabulary used in everyday contexts, especially in discussions about homes or official buildings. Students should focus on understanding its various meanings and practicing its usage in sentences about places.
Cultural Note
In Chinese homes, the 厅 often serves as a welcoming area for guests, reflecting the importance of hospitality in Chinese culture. It is common for families to decorate this space elaborately to create a good impression.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 厅 with 听 (tīng), which means 'to listen'. For example, saying '我在厅' (Wǒ zài tīng) to mean 'I am listening' is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我在听' (Wǒ zài tīng).
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Grammar Patterns of 厅
厅 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 5 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.
In Chinese homes, the 厅 often serves as a welcoming area for guests, reflecting the importance of hospitality in Chinese culture. It is common for families to decorate this space elaborately to create a good impression.
Word Family of 厅
Words Containing This Character20
餐厅cāntīngdining hall餐廳
厅tīngoffice廳
大厅dàtīnghall大廳
客厅kètīngliving room客廳
舞厅wǔtīngdance hall舞廳
市政厅city hall市政廳
厅长head of provincial PRC government department廳長
卫生厅(provincial) health department衛生廳
音乐厅concert hall音樂廳
办公厅general office辦公廳
门厅entrance hall門廳
咖啡厅coffee shop咖啡廳
饭厅dining room飯廳
歌厅karaoke hall歌廳
宴会厅ballroom宴會廳
厅堂hall廳堂
前厅anteroom前廳
会议厅conference hall會議廳
农业厅(provincial) department of agriculture農業廳
民政厅provincial department of civil affairs民政廳
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What does 餐厅 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 厅
Common phrases include '接待厅' (jiēdài tīng), meaning reception hall, and '会议厅' (huìyì tīng), meaning conference hall. Understanding these phrases can help in navigating formal settings or discussions.
Yes, 厅 is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing locations within homes or buildings. Knowing how to use it can enhance your descriptive language when talking about places.
厅 (tīng) refers to a hall or a large room used for receptions and gatherings. It can also mean a living room or an office. In some contexts, it can refer to a provincial government department.
You can use 厅 (tīng) to describe a place where people gather, as in '我们在大厅里等.' (Wǒmen zài dàtīng lǐ děng), which means 'We are waiting in the hall.' It can also refer to a living space, like '这个厅很宽敞.' (Zhège tīng hěn kuānchǎng), meaning 'This living room is very spacious.'
厅 (tīng) refers to larger, more public spaces like halls, while 室 (shì) typically refers to smaller, private rooms.
Yes, 厅 can refer to a living room, especially when it serves as a central gathering space.
