庭 Stroke Order — How to Write 庭
庭 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 广, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
庭 Radical and Character Components
庭 is an ideographic compound. A wide 广 couryard 廷; 廷 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 广 + 7 more strokes
庭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- tíng
Meanings of 庭 in Chinese
1
tíng庭
A courtyard, especially one in front of a main building or within a large complex.
这座老宅的中央有一个安静的庭院。
This old mansion has a quiet courtyard in its center.
When pronounced as tíng, "庭" primarily refers to a hall, courtyard, or is used in terms like 'family' (家庭), 'courtyard/house' (庭宇), 'parents' inner chamber/parents' (庭闱), and 'family instruction/parental teaching' (庭训).
我们有一个幸福的家庭。
We have a happy family.
A court of law or a tribunal where legal cases are heard and judged.
证人昨天在法庭上作证。
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Refers to the imperial court or a grand official hall, similar to '廷', often associated with the seat of ancient governance and its ceremonial functions.
昔日，庭中奏乐，百官入列。
In former days, music played in the court, and officials took their places.
Common Words and Phrases with 庭
1
courtyard; front courtyard
他在庭除中打理花草，享受午后的宁静。
He tended to the flowers and plants in the courtyard, enjoying the afternoon's tranquility.
2
court hearing or trial
法官在庭审中仔细听取了双方的证词，以确保判决的公正性。
The judge carefully listened to the testimonies from both parties during the court hearing to ensure a fair verdict.
3
front courtyard
春日里，阳光洒满了庭堂，一派生机勃勃的景象。
In spring, the sunlight fills the courtyard and main hall, creating a vibrant and lively scene.
4
Family education or parental instruction/teachings.
父母的庭训对他的成长起到了至关重要的作用。
The family instruction from his parents played a crucial role in his development.
5
A garden or grounds, typically connected to a residence, often used for growing plants or for leisure.
我们家的庭园里种满了各种美丽的花卉，每到春天都格外迷人。
Our family's garden is full of various beautiful flowers, and it's especially charming every spring.
6
An open area, often enclosed, adjacent to or surrounded by a house or building.
我们家的庭院里种满了各种鲜花和绿植，一年四季都生机勃勃。
Our family's courtyard is filled with all kinds of fresh flowers and green plants, full of vitality throughout the year.
7
The president or chief judge of a law court.
庭长在庭审结束后，向旁听人员解释了法律程序。
After the trial, the Chief Judge explained the legal procedures to the observers.
More words with 庭
- dào到tíng庭Appear in court
- jìng径tíng庭Great difference, Discrepancy
- dòng洞tíng庭hú湖Dongting Lake
- chūn椿tíng庭Father, One's father
- lǐ鲤tíng庭Confucius's Hall, Paternal instruction
- fǎ法tíng庭Court, Tribunal
- jiā家tíng庭Family, Home
- chū出tíng庭appear in court, testify
- dāng当tíng庭in court, in open court
- diàn玷rǔ辱mén门tíng庭Disgrace the family name, Bring shame upon the family
- kāi开tíng庭open court, start a trial
- mén门tíng庭entrance, gateway
- tiān天tíng庭Heavenly Court, Forehead
- fǎ法tíng庭shàng上in court, at court
- dà大jiā家tíng庭large family, extended family
- jiā家tíng庭jù聚huì会family gathering, family reunion
- tíng庭shàng上in court, at court
- tíng庭wéi闱parents, home
- tíng庭yuàn院lǐ里In the courtyard, In the yard
- tíng庭zhōng中in the courtyard, in the garden
Idioms with 庭
- dà大tíng庭guǎng广zhòng众in public
- dà大xiāng相jìng径tíng庭widely divergent
- fēn分tíng庭kàng抗lǐ礼to be on equal terms
- gǎi改huàn换mén门tíng庭switch allegiance or patronage
- guǎng广tíng庭dà大zhòng众in public
- mén门tíng庭rú如shì市a popular or thriving place
- mén门tíng庭ruò若shì市a bustling place like a marketplace
- chū初xiě写huáng黄tíng庭Done with exquisite skill and precision
- chūn椿tíng庭xuān萱shì室one's parents
- guò过tíng庭zhī之xùn训father's subtle moral teachings
- jiē阶liǔ柳tíng庭huā花beautiful garden scenery
- miàn面zhēng争tíng庭lùn论frankly argue publicly
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Open the tool →Questions about 庭
What does 庭 mean in Chinese?
庭 (tíng) means “A courtyard” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 庭?
庭 is pronounced tíng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 庭 have?
庭 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 庭?
庭 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 广. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 庭?
The radical of 庭 is 广, and 庭 is an ideographic compound.