廷 tíng court
courtyard
How it came to be
形声 · Meaning + sound
One part gives the meaning, the other gives the sound.
The outer part gives the meaning and the inner part gives the sound.
用法
- The imperial court: 宫廷 (gōngtíng) the palace court, 朝廷 (cháotíng) the imperial court/government.
- Bound; refers to the seat of royal power. Distinguish from 庭 (tíng, courtyard/law court).