亭
pavilion; moderate; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
pavilion; wayside rest stop
Commonly built in parks, gardens, or along scenic roads.
We rested in the pavilion by the lake.
Ancient postal pavilions were relay stations for delivering documents.
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There is an antique-style pavilion and other buildings in this park.
People often play chess and chat in the pavilion.
The pavilion on the mountain top overlooks the entire city view.
adjective
pavilion-shaped small structure
Often used for public service facilities like mail or book stalls.
There is a postal booth by the street where you can send letters and buy stamps.
The newsstand at the school gate sells magazines and stationery.
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There are many souvenir stalls in the scenic area.
The guard booth in the community has security guards on duty 24 hours a day.
The riverside viewing pavilion allows tourists to watch the sunset.
noun
surname Ting
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Teacher Ting is our Chinese teacher.
Mr. Ting runs a century-old restaurant locally.
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I know a calligrapher with the surname Ting.
The Ting family's genealogy can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty.
Ms. Ting is an executive at a multinational corporation.
adjective
moderate; well-proportioned
literaryUsed in literary or formal written contexts, only appears in fixed phrases like 亭午.
At noon, the scorching sun hangs high in the sky.
The rhythm of this article is moderate and smooth.
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He has a well-proportioned figure and outstanding temperament.
The flavor of this seasoning is just right, suitable for general tastes.
The well-proportioned brushwork gives this painting more charm.