亭子
tíng zi HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

公园里有一个小亭子。
Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu yīgè xiǎo tíngzi.
There is a small pavilion in the park.
他们在亭子里休息聊天。
Tāmen zài tíngzi lǐ xiūxī liáotiān.
They rested and chatted in the pavilion.
这个亭子设计得很精美。
Zhège tíngzi shèjì dé hěn jīngměi.
This pavilion is designed very exquisitely.
公园里有个亭子。
Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu gè tíngzi.
There is a pavilion in the park.
亭子很漂亮。
Tíngzi hěn piàoliang.
The pavilion is very beautiful.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 亭子 as a 'ting' (sounds like 'ting') where you can 'stop' and relax—the character 亭 resembles a small roofed structure. Associate it with peaceful scenes in Chinese gardens.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and used in both spoken and written Chinese. It's commonly encountered in contexts describing parks, gardens, historical sites, or leisure activities like picnics or gatherings.

📖 Grammar Points

亭子 is a noun and often appears with location markers like 在...里 (zài...lǐ, in/at) to indicate position, e.g., 在亭子里喝茶 (drinking tea in the pavilion). It can be modified by adjectives, e.g., 漂亮的亭子 (beautiful pavilion).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, pavilions are symbolic of harmony with nature and are integral to classical gardens, poetry, and art. They serve as spaces for contemplation, social interaction, and appreciating landscapes, reflecting traditional aesthetic values.

🔄 Similar Words

亭子 is similar to 凉亭 (liángtíng), which specifically emphasizes a pavilion for cooling off, often with open sides. It differs from 楼阁 (lóugé, multi-story tower or pavilion) as 亭子 is usually single-story and more modest in size.

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