厅 (tīng) - Hall & large room

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tīng ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 厂

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厅 · tīng

Hall;

large room;

office;

government department;

public establishment.

Halllarge roomoffice

Usage highlights

Living roomDining hallOffice hallPolice stationConference hallExhibition hall

Synonyms

  • 堂— hall; main room
  • 室— room; chamber
  • 房— room; house

Antonyms

  • 室— private room (vs. public hall)
  • 内— inside; interior (vs. public space)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dining hall (餐厅) is on the first floor.
  • He works in the police station (警察厅).
  • This is the living room (客厅) of my house.
  • The government office (办公厅) handles official documents.

Collocations

  • Living room(客厅)
  • Dining hall(餐厅)
  • Office hall(办公厅)
  • Police station(警察厅)
  • Conference hall(会议厅)
  • Exhibition hall(展览厅)

Idioms

  • The hall is full of guests(高朋满厅)
  • Bright hall and clean room(明厅净室)
  • Flowers fill the hall(花满厅堂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally refers to the main hall in Chinese architecture where guests are received.
  • In modern usage, extended to various public spaces and government offices.
  • Represents a space for gathering, official business, and social activities.

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