廷 (tíng) - court & imperial court

廷Tone 2

tíng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 廴

檀婷

廷 · tíng

court;

imperial court;

government establishment;

royal palace

courtimperial courtgovernment establishment

Usage highlights

imperial courtpalace courtcourt officialcourt politicscourt audiencecourt etiquette

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 民间— among the people; folk
  • 乡野— countryside; rural areas

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor held court in the palace (宫廷).
  • He served as a court official (朝廷官员).
  • The government issued a decree (朝廷颁布法令).
  • This is a matter of state (朝廷事务).

Collocations

  • imperial court(朝廷)
  • palace court(宫廷)
  • court official(廷臣)
  • court politics(廷争)
  • court audience(廷对)
  • court etiquette(廷仪)

Idioms

  • Face the court and debate(面折廷争)
  • Court officials and common people(廷臣百姓)
  • Court and provincial officials(廷臣外官)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In imperial China, 廷 specifically referred to the imperial court where the emperor conducted state affairs.
  • The character embodies concepts of governance, authority, and the central administration of traditional Chinese states.
  • It appears in historical texts describing court rituals, official appointments, and government proceedings.

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