How to Write 堂
The character 堂 (táng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
堂 is pronounced táng in Mandarin Chinese. It means hall; main room; paternal cousin.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 堂 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 堂
Example Sentences
我们去食堂吃饭吧。
wǒ men qù shí táng chī fàn ba
Let's go eat at the cafeteria.
课堂上要认真听讲。
kè táng shàng yào rèn zhēn tīng jiǎng
Listen carefully in class.
学校礼堂很大。
xué xiào lǐ táng hěn dà
The school auditorium is very large.
Practice Writing 堂 (táng)
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