HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
堂 — hall
- Reading
- táng
- Meaning
- hall; main room
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
堂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is táng and it means hall; main room. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
堂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 堂 (hall, main room), 课堂 (classroom) and 食堂 (canteen, dining hall).
Chinese words containing 堂
Frequently asked questions
What does 堂 mean in Chinese?
堂 means hall; main room in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 堂 read?
堂 is read táng. Reading it inside real words — 堂 and 课堂 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 堂 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 堂 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 堂 in a word?
A common word containing 堂 is 堂 (táng) — "hall, main room". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 堂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 堂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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