廷 (tíng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 廷 (tíng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 廷 (tíng) means "Court / Palace courtyard". with 6 strokes and the radical 廴.

Q: How do you write 廷 stroke by stroke?

廷 has 6 strokes. The radical is 廴. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 廷 and 㢟?

廷 (tíng) and 㢟 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 廷?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 廴. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 廷?

Common words containing 廷 include: 宫廷 (gōng tíng) — Royal court; 朝廷 (cháo tíng) — Imperial court; 内廷 (nèi tíng) — inner court (of a palace).

How to Write 廷

The character 廷 (tíng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 廴 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

廷 is pronounced tíng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Court / Palace courtyard.

Common Words with 廷

宫廷 gōng tíng

Royal court

朝廷 cháo tíng

Imperial court

内廷 nèi tíng

inner court (of a palace)

Example Sentences

宫廷剧很受欢迎。

gōng tíng jù hěn shòu huān yíng

Palace dramas are very popular.

朝廷有很多官员。

cháo tíng yǒu hěn duō guān yuán

There are many officials in the imperial court.

内廷的生活很安静。

nèi tíng de shēng huó hěn ān jìng

Life in the inner court is very quiet.

Similar Characters

㢟 chān

延 yán

建 jiàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廷

What does 廷 (tíng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 廷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 廷 and 㢟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 廷?

What common words use 廷?

How to Write 廷 (tíng)