庭
hall; courtyard; court; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
main hall of a house; grand hall
formalRefers to the main ceremonial or reception hall of a traditional Chinese residence, often used for formal gatherings.
The main hall of this ancient mansion is decorated very elegantly.
In front of a large crowd, he admitted his mistake publicly.
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The family's ancestor worship ceremony was held in the main hall.
This newly built academy has three spacious main halls.
In old times, officials would hang plaques above their main halls.
noun
courtyard; yard; forecourt
formalRefers to the open paved or planted area in front of the main building of a traditional house.
Their family has two courtyards: a front yard and a back yard.
In summer, we often cool off in the courtyard.
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The courtyard is planted with osmanthus and bamboo.
Traditional Beijing siheyuan courtyards usually have spacious yards.
The children are chasing and playing in the courtyard.
noun
law court; tribunal; courtroom
formalA formal term for a judicial court where legal cases are heard and decided.
This civil case will be heard at the district people's court.
The criminal court will hold a public trial for the suspect.
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The judge read the final verdict in court.
The court session is scheduled for next Monday.
He appeared in court as a witness.
noun
surname Ting
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Ting is our company's legal advisor.
The surname Ting ranks relatively low in the list of Chinese surnames.
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Teacher Ting teaches Chinese at middle school.
The Ting family's genealogy is well preserved.
I have a colleague with the surname Ting.