亭 (tíng) - Pavilion — a small, open-sided structure in gardens & also refers to a kiosk or booth for

亭Tone 2

tíng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

亭 · tíng

Pavilion — a small, open-sided structure in gardens or parks for resting and viewing scenery;

also refers to a kiosk or booth for selling goods.

Pavilion — a small, open-sided structure in gardensalso refers to a kiosk or booth for

Usage highlights

PavilionPhone boothTicket boothNewsstandPavilion in the mountainsTea kiosk

Synonyms

  • 阁— Pavilion, tower (often multi-storied)
  • 榭— Waterside pavilion

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We rested in the garden pavilion (亭子).
  • There is a ticket booth (售票亭) at the entrance.
  • The phone booth (电话亭) is on the corner.
  • They built a pavilion by the lake (湖边的亭子).

Collocations

  • Pavilion(亭子)
  • Phone booth(电话亭)
  • Ticket booth(售票亭)
  • Newsstand(报亭)
  • Pavilion in the mountains(山亭)
  • Tea kiosk(茶亭)

Idioms

  • Elegant and upright(亭亭玉立)
  • New pavilion stands alone(亭亭独立)
  • Pavilion in the mountains, terrace by the water(山亭水榭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditional Chinese pavilions (亭) are iconic architectural structures in gardens, serving as places for rest, contemplation, and social gatherings.
  • In poetry and art, pavilions often symbolize a retreat from worldly affairs and a connection with nature.
  • The character's structure, with its balanced top and bottom, visually reflects the stable, symmetrical form of a pavilion.

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