堂 Stroke Order — How to Write 堂
堂 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 土, 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.
堂 Radical and Character Components
堂 is a phono-semantic compound: 土 (earth) carries the meaning, while 尚 indicates the sound.
Radical: 土 + 8 more strokes
堂 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- táng
Meanings of 堂 in Chinese
1
táng堂
Main room, large hall, or a building for public activities (e.g., an assembly hall, bathhouse).
学校的礼堂非常宽敞明亮。
The school's assembly hall is very spacious and bright.
Refers to a relationship between paternal relatives, specifically cousins who share the same grandfather.
我的堂兄弟下周要来我家玩
My paternal cousin is coming to visit my home next week.
In ancient times, an official court or hall where judicial cases were heard and dealt with.
在古代，犯人要在公堂上接受审判。
In ancient times, criminals had to be tried in court.
Measure word for classes or lessons.
今天上午我们上了一堂有趣的数学课。
This morning, we had an interesting math class.
Common Words and Phrases with 堂
1
innermost recesses (of a hall); profundity of thought or knowledge; esoteric meaning.
这位哲学家穷尽一生，试图探索宇宙运行的堂奥
This philosopher dedicated his entire life to attempting to explore the profound mysteries of the universe's operation.
2
Openly and grandly, often with an impressive and somewhat ostentatious air.
他堂而皇之地在众人面前展示了自己的新发明，赢得了阵阵掌声。
He grandly and openly presented his new invention before the crowd, winning rounds of applause.
3
Cousins or relatives from collateral lines of the same clan.
我的堂房哥哥比我大三岁，我们从小一起长大。
My paternal cousin is three years older than me; we grew up together.
4
A waiter or attendant in a restaurant, teahouse, hotel, or bathhouse in old times.
那位堂倌熟练地在桌间穿梭，为客人服务。
That attendant skillfully moved among the tables, serving the guests.
5
Stately, grand, or magnificent.
这座古老的寺庙建筑风格堂皇，透露出一种庄重而宏伟的气势。
The architectural style of this ancient temple is grand and magnificent, exuding a solemn and majestic aura.
6
A private theatrical performance by invited artists for family celebrations in former times.
为了庆祝老太太的八十大寿，家里特意请了一个戏班子来开堂会，非常热闹。
To celebrate the old lady's eightieth birthday, the family specially invited an opera troupe to hold a private performance at home, making the event very lively.
7
A dialectal term for a woman, often specifically a married woman or wife. It can also refer to a female guest.
老王今天带着他的堂客一同去探望生病的朋友。
Old Wang took his wife with him today to visit a sick friend.
8
The main hall or residence where one's parents or esteemed elders live.
他每日晨昏定省，向堂上问安
Every morning and evening, he would pay a visit to the main hall to greet his parents/elders.
9
Grand, stately, and dignified.
他堂堂的仪表，让所有在场的人都心生敬佩。
His dignified and imposing demeanor earned the admiration of everyone present.
10
Open, upright, and honorable; also strong and well-disciplined.
他为人堂堂正正，从不做背后伤人的事情，深受大家尊敬。
He is an upright and honorable person, never doing anything to harm others behind their backs, and is deeply respected by everyone.
11
main hall of a building, or the central room of a main house
每逢过年，我们家都会在堂屋里摆上丰盛的年夜饭，全家人围坐在一起。
Every New Year, our family sets a lavish New Year's Eve dinner in the main hall, with everyone gathered around.
12
Tángzi (堂子) refers to: 1. A palace temple for the Qing imperial family to worship gods. 2. (dated, colloquial) A brothel. 3. A bathhouse. 4. A shrine or Buddhist hall.
天冷了，去堂子里泡个澡，全身都暖和了
It's cold, so taking a bath at the Tangzi (bathhouse) makes your whole body warm.
More words with 堂
- kè课táng堂classroom
- cí祠táng堂ancestral hall, family temple
- chán禅táng堂Meditation Hall, Zen Hall
- chuān穿táng堂hallway
- diàn店táng堂Store interior, Shop floor
- fàn饭táng堂Canteen, Dining hall
- lòng弄táng堂Alleyway; lane
- tīng厅táng堂hall, main hall
- zhāi斋táng堂Refectory, Vegetarian dining hall
- diàn殿táng堂Hall, Palace Hall
- chuān穿táng堂fēng风a draught
- lǐ礼bài拜táng堂chapel, church
- liàng亮táng堂táng堂Brightly lit; brilliant.
- yù育yīng婴táng堂Foundling Hospital, Infant Orphanage
- zǎo澡táng堂bathhouse, public bath
- liàng亮táng堂Bright, Well-lit
- lìng令táng堂Your mother, Madam
- miào庙táng堂temple; imperial court
- pén盆táng堂bathhouse, public bath
- shòu寿táng堂wake hall, funeral hall
Idioms with 堂
- dǎ打tuì退táng堂gǔ鼓back out or give up midway
- dà大yǎ雅zhī之táng堂realm of high standards
- dēng登táng堂rù入shì室reach a high level of proficiency
- duì对bù簿gōng公táng堂to confront someone in court
- fù富lì丽táng堂huáng皇Luxurious and grand
- guān冠miǎn冕táng堂huáng皇outwardly dignified but hollow
- hōng哄táng堂dà大xiào笑the whole room roars with laughter
- huān欢jù聚yī一táng堂joyfully gather together
- jǐ济jǐ济yī一táng堂A large gathering of talented people
- jīn金yù玉mǎn满táng堂immense wealth and prosperity
- liàng亮liàng亮táng堂táng堂bright and spacious
- lóu楼táng堂guǎn馆suǒ所luxurious public and private buildings
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Open the tool →Questions about 堂
What does 堂 mean in Chinese?
堂 (táng) means “Main room” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 堂?
堂 is pronounced táng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 堂 have?
堂 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 堂?
堂 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 土. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 堂?
The radical of 堂 is 土, and 堂 is a phono-semantic compound.