藤 (téng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 藤 (téng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 藤 (téng) means "vine; rattan; cane". with 18 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 藤 stroke by stroke?

藤 has 18 strokes. The radical is 艹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 藤 and 䕭?

藤 (téng) and 䕭 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 藤?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 艹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 藤?

Common words containing 藤 include: 藤椅 (téng yǐ) — rattan chair; wicker chair; 葡萄藤 (pú táo téng) — grapevine; 紫藤 (zǐ téng) — wisteria.

How to Write 藤

The character 藤 (téng) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

藤 is pronounced téng in Mandarin Chinese. It means vine; rattan; cane.

Common Words with 藤

藤椅 téng yǐ

rattan chair; wicker chair

葡萄藤 pú táo téng

grapevine

紫藤 zǐ téng

wisteria

Example Sentences

爷爷坐在藤椅上。

yé yé zuò zài téng yǐ shàng

Grandpa is sitting on a rattan chair.

葡萄藤爬满了架。

pú táo téng pá mǎn le jià

The grapevine has covered the trellis.

紫藤花开了。

zǐ téng huā kāi le

The wisteria is in bloom.

Similar Characters

䕭 qián

蕑 jiān

蕠 rú

Practice Writing 藤 (téng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 藤

What does 藤 (téng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 藤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 藤 and 䕭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 藤?

What common words use 藤?

How to Write 藤 (téng)