亭子

tíngzi
noun HSK 7-9 #32,471

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 pavilion
  2. 2 kiosk

Examples

HSK 5
Wǒmen zài tíngzi lǐ duǒ yǔ.
We took shelter from the rain in the pavilion.
HSK 7-9
Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu yí zuò gǔsè-gǔxiāng de tíngzi.
There is an antique-style pavilion in the park.
HSK 7-9
Shāndǐng shàng jiàn le yí gè guānjǐng tíngzi.
They built a viewing pavilion at the top of the mountain.

Tips

culture
Traditional Chinese gardens are designed around 亭 (pavilion), 台 (terrace), 楼 (tower) and 阁 (storied building) - pavilions are the smallest and most open, meant for resting and enjoying a view.

Stroke Order

亭 tíng
子 zǐ